Managing the lame dog and cat
October 24–26, 2022
Ross Palmer D.V.M., MS.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Orthopedics
Colorado State University
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
This seminar is limited to 50 registrants.
Speakers & Topics
There are many conditions that can result in lameness in dogs and cats. Orthopedic, infectious, and immune-mediated causes exist and are all very common. In this lecture series, the perspectives of an orthopedic surgeon and an internist on this common problem will be presented. Drs. Palmer and Lappin shared part of their advanced training time at the University of Georgia in the 1980’s and now have worked together at Colorado State University on clinical service for over 10 years. Their rounds rooms are about 30 feet apart and so they commonly interact on clinical cases. Both speakers have also been in practice and so their approach to clinical medicine and surgery is very practical. Drs. Lappin and Palmer both have easy going styles and are very interactive. The lectures will be presented using a case based format and will include many video clips to emphasize clinical presentations and techniques.
The surgeons perspective:
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How to improve your gait evaluation skills
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Art of the Orthopedic Exam
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Science of the Orthopedic Exam
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Working up the hip dysplastic puppy
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How to make quality orthopedic radiographs & interpret them
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Clinical Case Discussion – The dreaded duo of OA & Obesity
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Is it shoulder or is it elbow
The Internists perspective:
Polymyosititis
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What are the most common infectious causes?
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How do I differentiate infectious and immune mediated causes
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Can I diagnose Toxoplasma and Neospora with antibody titers?
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How common in Hepatozoon canis
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What are the optimal treatments for protozoal muscle diseases?
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What does of anti-inflammatory drugs should I use for immune mediated disease?
Polyarthritis
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How do I collect joint fluid?
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What tests should be performed on joint fluid?
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Which animals should be evaluated by arthrocentesis
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Are PCR panels for infectious agents worth the money?
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Does Bartonella really cause polyarthritis
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How can I prove ehrlichiosis, mycoplasmosis, anaplasmosis, borreliosis, and bartonellosis?
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Do cats get immune mediated polyarthritis?
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What are optimal primary therapies for infectious agents?
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What is the best dose of prednisone?
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In what order should I try “rescue” drugs for refractory immune mediated cases?
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Should I use the Borrelia vaccines?
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Which Borrelia vaccine is best?
ACVIM consensus statement on lyme disease in dogs
Clinical Case Discussions – Surgeon vs. Internist
Schedule
| Registration | Monday October 24, 2022 | 7:15am – 8.00am |
| Breakfast | Daily: for registrants | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Monday Oct. 24 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Tuesday Oct. 25 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Wednesday Oct. 26 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
Hyatt Place Moab is a beautiful 3 story property sitting above Main Street. Located less than 1 Mile from the downtown area and 3 miles from Arches National Park we’re situated for the perfect home base. The property boasts a splash pad for families or the young at heart, a pool, spa, and exercise facility. The bar and 24/7 food availability means you vacation on your own time, your own way. The knowledgeable team is happy to direct you to our 100’s of trails for hiking, biking, and 4×4 adventure and when you return you can guarantee your bike is safe in our secured storage facility. The Hyatt Place neighbors zip lining, a fine dining hill top restaurant and trails from their back yard. They combine the beauty of Hyatt Place with the beauty of Moab when you come to the gateway of one of the worlds leading destinations for outdoor activity and leisure. Every view point is a postcard; from biking the serene red rocks and canyons, hiking National and State Parks etched with history from the Anasazi.
Amenities at this Hyatt Place differ slightly to a regular Hyatt Hotel. Please click thru to the hotel web site for further information.
Dining options at the Hyatt Place
Group rooms are sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 for current availability. Seminar registration is still open.
Run of house – two queen beds only: $.00 dbl. per night/plus tax
- Tax: state and local taxes are currently 14.92%.
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Additional charges of $10.00 per person will apply for Triple or Quad Occupancy
Things To Do
Visit the only Utah destination where you can experience two of The Mighty 5® National Parks from one convenient location. Visitors from around the world come to the town of Moab to experience sunrise over the towering depths of Canyonlands National Park and then follow it up with sunset in the otherworldly red rock landscape of Arches National Park. Moab’s year-round access to thousands of square miles of amazing red rock landscapes, along with the cool waters of the Colorado River, has made it one of the most sought-after outdoor recreation destinations in the American Southwest.
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Pricing
Any cancellation must be made in writing to the hotel sales department. Any cancellations within 48 hours of scheduled arrival or if you are a no-show will be subject to a charge of one night room and tax. Please contact the hotel directly to cancel. 435 259 9190
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