MVSG453 : Limb surgery and Soundness

Department

Department of Surgery and Theriogenology

Academic Program

Master in Surgery, anesthesia and radiology

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

During this course, students will learn the advanced methods of diagnosing and treating surgical injuries to the extremities that include bones, tendons, and joints in horses and small animals. Students will also learn the appropriate methods to deal with any surgical injury to the limbs, hoof and claw. Students will also learn how to search for methods used to deal with surgical injuries in these organs.

Intended learning outcomes

By the completion this course, the students should: 1. Identify and practice modern methods of diagnosing surgical injuries in the extremities. 2. Learn about surgical treatments for such injuries. student becomes able to research and learn about the latest methods of diagnosis and surgical treatment of these problems.

Teaching and learning methods

Theoretical lectures

Practical lectures

Student presentations

Homework

Methods of assessments

Written exams (multiple choices, short notes)…closed bookOral exam Home assignments Practical exam

References

  1. Lameness in Horses
  2. Clinical radiology of the horses
  3. Equine Surgery
  4. Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, Basic and clinical sciences of the equine athlete.
  5. Equine Clinical Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction
  6. Diagnosis and management of lameness of the horse
  7. JOINT DISEASE IN THE HORSE
  8. Techniques in large animal surgery