The Art and Science of the Small-Animal Gait Exam
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Dr. Michael Jaffe is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery and Service Chief of Small Animal Surgery at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jaffe is a 1991 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation from vet school, he practiced as a primary care veterinarian for 5 years in St. Joseph, MO and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He then completed a 1-year companion animal medicine and surgery internship and a 3-year small animal surgery residency at LSU where he also received his Master’s degree. Dr. Jaffe practiced for 17 years in specialty surgical practice in Bloomfield Hills, MI; Mesa, AZ; and Glendale, AZ. He entered academia as part of the founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and remained on faculty for 4 years. Dr. Jaffe became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2002, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner in 2017.
Overview:
This lecture describes techniques to perform an accurate and complete gait exam. It includes specific findings demonstrated with videos that will assist practitioners with identifying certain characteristic gait abnormalities seen with specific orthopedic disease. It also includes information about advanced diagnostics used to further detect lameness and assess progress
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will gain a better understanding of the basic gait movements in dogs
- Attendees will be able to recognize different gait patterns and the abnormalities most often associated with certain changes
- Attendees will understand why certain gait changes occur and relate these to abnormalities noted on their orthopedic exam
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
