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Ultrasound-Guided Orthopedic Injection Techniques & Therapies

Fri, 17 October, 2025 - Sat, 18 October, 2025

Species

Equine

Contact Hours

15 hours - RACE Approved

Early Booking Deadline

Sun, 07 September, 2025

Registration Deadline

Fri, 19 September, 2025

Language

English

Sponsors
Discipline

Diagnostic Imaging

Orthopaedics

Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy

Sports Medicine

Surgery

Industry Partners

Global
North America

Veterinary Partners

Global
North America

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Ultrasonography has become a crucially important diagnostic imaging modality in Equine Orthopedics and most Equine Practitioners nowadays have access to the necessary equipment.  A growing number of equine orthopedic specialists have furthermore extended the use of ultrasonography creatively to assist with injection techniques and to facilitate minimally invasive surgery.  This 2-day practical course has been developed to provide equine and mixed animal practitioners who have experience with ultrasonography, with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills of performing ultrasound-guided orthopedic injections and ultrasound-assisted surgical techniques, covering all regions of the musculoskeletal apparatus of the horse.  Whole horses will be used to recreate a scenario as it might be encountered in live horses.  A review of conventional and biologic treatment modalities for orthopedic conditions will round the course up.

In the mornings, the following topics will be covered in highly illustrated lectures and case presentations: 

  • How to get the most out of your ultrasound machine
  • Principles of Ultrasound-Guidance
  • Ultrasound-Guided Tendon & Ligament Injection
  • Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections of the Limbs  (incl. hip & shoulder joints)
  • Ultrasound-Guided Bursal Injections
  • Cervical Facet Joint Injections
  • Ultrasound-Guided Back Injections
  • Lumbosacral & Sacroiliac Injection Techniques                
  • Ultrasound-Guided Surgery
  • Conventional Systemic & Intra-Articular Joint Therapies              
  • What’s the latest on Regenerative Therapies?

Open and frank discussions are encouraged during the course and the speakers will share their personal experiences with attendees, be it successes or failures. 
  
Between both afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to train the different injection techniques on whole horses and specimens and to get tips and tricks in small groups (2 – 4 attendees per ultrasound machine), under the supervision of the specialists.  Each attendee will rotate through the following practical stations:

  • Tendon & Ligament Injections                                                       
  • US-guided Upper Limb Joint Injections                                     
  • US-guided Back Injections – Interspinous & Articular Facet Joint Injection
  • Cervical Facet Joint Injections                                                                         
  • Lumbosacral & Sacroiliac Injection Techniques              
  • US-guided Surgical Techniques                                                          

The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, extensive electronic course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions).  On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.

Dr. Suzanne Brenner graduated from the veterinary school of University of California at Davis in 2003.  Following 3 years of general equine practice, she returned to UC Davis as the 2006-2007 Large Animal Ultrasound Fellow. In late 2007, Dr. Brenner established an exclusively equine ultrasound consultation practice in Northern California providing examinations in both ambulatory and hospital settings including Pioneer Equine Hospital. Additionally, in 2008 she became an adjunct professor for the Modesto Junior College within the veterinary technician program.  Dr. Brenner has instructed in several ultrasound-focused CE courses such as AAEP 360 ultrasound course held in 2012 and 2013. Similar to her professional life, her non-profession interests lie in all things horse related, including attempts at returning to horse trial competitions on any one of her rescued horses.

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David is a European Specialist in Equine Surgery and his main area of interest is orthopaedic surgery and lameness. David qualified from University College Dublin in 2003, before travelling to New York where he worked for four years. Subsequently returning to Ireland he established his own equine practice, focusing on imaging and treatment of equine athletes. David then completed his equine surgery residency programme at University College Dublin (UCD) before successfully obtaining a professional doctorate in orthopaedic ultrasound techniques. David moved to the UK in 2016 where he worked as a surgeon in Western Counties Equine Hospital and then Bourton Vale Equine Clinic. David now heads the orthopaedic and imaging service in the Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital, University of Liverpool. His most recent research involves investigating contrast ultrasonography, pelvic CT, and ultrasound-guided sacroiliac and cervical facet injection techniques. He has also published work in the fields of joint surgery and synovial sepsis.

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Dr. Wade Tenney completed his veterinary studies at Colorado State University. He then went on to do an equine private practice internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center where he stayed on for an additional two years as an associate veterinarian. He then joined B.W. Furlong and Associates in Oldwick, New Jersey where he practiced as an ambulatory/clinic veterinarian with a strong focus on reproduction and nuclear scintigraphy. In 2005, Dr. Tenney completed a 1 year fellowship in Large Animal Ultrasound with Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb and Dr. Betsy Vaughan at the University of California, Davis. Following his fellowship, Dr. Tenney joined Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic on California’s beautiful central coast. During this time he worked as a general practitioner with a strong focus on sports medicine and ultrasound. He also provided care to clients at the HITS Thermal Horse Show during the winter months. In April of 2013, Dr. Tenney joined the Large Animal Ultrasound Department at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. At the Hospital for Large Animals, Dr. Tenney works closely with the Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine and General Surgery services, providing diagnostic ultrasound services to horses throughout the Northeast. Dr. Tenney also spends the winter months at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida providing ultrasound consultations for performance horses in south Florida.

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Venue

26996 N Darrell Rd, Wauconda, 60084, IL

CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC

Phone: 847-526-9550

Website:  www.chicagoequine.com

 

DIRECTIONS

 

 

NEARBY AIRPORTS

International Airports

33 miles: Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Chicago, IL

57 miles: Chicago Midway International Airport - Chicago, IL

61 miles: General Mitchell International Airport - Milwaukee, WI

NEARBY HOTELS

 

Hotel Details

Distance to Clinic

Guide Price (pppn)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Zurich-Barrington

197 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

847-726-7500

7.7 miles

$140

Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Libertyville

2061 Shell Dr. Libertyville, IL 60048

847-680-8828

11.9 miles

$112

Comfort Suites Grayslake near Libertyville North

1775 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

847-223-5050

13.7 miles

$90

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville – Mundelein

510 IL-83, Mundelein, IL 60060

847-949-5100

11.9 miles

$115

Super 8 by Wyndham McHenry

110 State Rte 31 South, McHenry, IL 60050

815-344-9200

8.3 miles

$85

Qualified Vet

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1860.00

USD 1690.00

Lectures Only

USD 940.00

USD 850.00

2nd vet, same clinic

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 1770.00

USD 1610.00

Lectures Only

USD 895.00

USD 810.00

Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician

Lectures & Practical Sessions

USD 2980.00

USD 2700.00

Lectures Only

USD 2700.00

USD 2450.00

Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 470.00

USD 470.00

Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)

Lectures Only

USD 190.00

USD 170.00

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