Clinical Skills Wet Lab: Down With The Distal Limb

WET LAB OVERVIEW

Comprehensive overview of the distal limb: emphasis on podiatry focused imaging, joint injections, & forelimb ultrasounds.

Event Outline

• Students broken up into groups of 10
• 3 rotations, 50 min at each station
• Lunch provided

Rotation A:

Radiograph case discussion: critical evaluation of farrier films, chronic laminititis,
coffin bone/splint bone fractures, sesamoid fractures etc. Set up will be in
conference room with a TV screen.

Rotation B:

Cadaver limbs: Students will practice joint injection techniques. If enough limbs are
available they can inject methylene blue dye & dissect the limb. Set up will be in the
barn on fold out tables.

Rotation C:

Distal limb U/S: Set up will be in treatment.