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Convention State-of-the-Art Lecture to Feature Renowned Orthopedic SurgeonJuly 15, 2009
Dr. Larry Bramlage will deliver the 12th annual Frank J. Milne State of the Art Lecture titled Operative Orthopedics of the Equine Fetlock Joint—Fractures, Fragments, Failures and Fixes Dec. 7 at the AAEP 55th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Dr. Bramlage is an internationally recognized orthopedic surgeon who has made groundbreaking contributions to equine surgery with his study of fracture fixation. He is a past president of the AAEP and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. A familiar face to horse racing fans, Dr. Bramlage participates in the AAEP’s On Call program to provide veterinary expertise during media coverage of the Triple Crown and Breeders Cup races. He has received the AAEP’s Distinguished Service Award and was named a Distinguished Life Member in 2008. A 1975 graduate of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Bramlage completed an internship at Colorado State University and a residency at The Ohio State University. He received a master’s of science degree from The Ohio State University in 1978. Dr. Bramlage served as Equine Chairman of the A-O/ASIF Principles Course on the Fixation of Fractures from 1978 until 1990. He developed the A-O/ASIF Advanced Course on Fracture Fixation and is currently the co-chair of the course. In 1984 he was named an associate professor and the head of Equine Medicine and Surgery at The Ohio State University. He operated a consulting surgical practice in addition to his faculty position. In 1989 he joined Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., where he is now a partner. Among his many honors include the 1997 Tierklink Hochmoor Prize for pioneering work regarding the internal fixation of fractures and the British Equine Veterinary Association's Special Award of Merit. He was awarded the Jockey Club Gold Medal in 1998 and elected as a member in 2002. The Frank J. Milne Lecture debuted at the 1997 convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Named for AAEP past president and distinguished life member Frank J. Milne, the lecture series features “state-of-the-art” information on subjects and techniques considered important by the equine veterinary profession. The American Association of Equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. Currently, the AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its nearly 10,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethics issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry.
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