Dr. Kirby Penttila gives an overview of equine podiatry, including a discussion of the anatomy and biomechanics of the horse's foot, the importance of shoeing survey films, and the importance of a good veterinarian-farrier-client-patient relationship. Common lameness conditions and the impact of podiatry on the treatment of these conditions are discussed in detail. 

Dr. Crystal Lee discusses the importance of prepurchase exams and gives an overview of what to expect in the exam.

Dr. Crystal Lee discusses scenarios in which the Lameness Locator has proven to be useful in lameness evaluation.  (Fall Seminar, part 3 of 4)

Dr. Kirby Penttila dicusses diagnostic imaging as it relates to the lameness examination.

Dr. Crystal Lee performs a live demonstration of the Lameness Locator.

Dr. Crystal Lee discusses objective lameness evaluation using wireless inertial sensors.

Dr. Alyssa Butters discusses the typical progression of a lameness exam.

This excerpt is part 1 of 4

Part 2 - The Lameness Locator

Part 3 - Lameness Locator Demonstration

Part 4 - Imaging

We hope everyone enjoyed our Focus on Lameness Evaluation seminar on March 24, 2015! If you missed the presentation or want a second look, download the slides from the section on wireless inertial sensor based evaluation by the Equinosis Lameness Locator. Videos are coming soon!

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