SMDC – Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre

Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre

“Passion for performance“

The Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre is a centre of excellence where all orthopedic, diagnostic and treatment modalities can be utilised in combination with experience, specific knowledge and individual attention.

Dr. H.J. (Erik) Bergman and Dr. F. (Frans) van Toor are both international recognized (ISELP) orthopedic specialists. With more than 30 years of combined knowledge, skills and experience in veterinary care for sporthorses, they started in 2015 the Sporthorse Medical Diagnostic Centre (SMDC) and the SMDC- Advanced Imaging in Heesch, The Netherlands.

SMDC is a multidisciplinary center focused on sporthorsemanagement (preventive) and orthopedic issues. The team of dedicated equine orthopedic specialists and their staff provide the unique “SMDC-experience”: attention for patients and clients, striving for a diagnosis with a custom made (multidisciplinary) treatment plan and optimal aftercare. Communication with clients and third parties is highly valuated.

The core values of SMDC, excellence – teamwork – and an inspiring working environment, stand for the

base of the way we work. SMDC continuous works on improvement of multidisciplinary equine orthopedic care in all its aspects. SMDC aims for a complete diagnosis, an optimal treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of disorders and diseases of the equine musculoskeletal system (involving bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and nerves).

It is always possible to make an appointment with our team for (inter)national purchase examinations, in depth orthopedic examinations (including neck, back, pelvis and tendons) and a wide variety of treatment modalities. As necessary, SMDC works on a daily basis with (inter)national board certified specialists.

On this website you can find what the SMDC and SMDC-Advanced Imaging can offer you and and your elite equine athlete.

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ISELP

Three Day ISELP Modules

This is a yearly international conference at SMDC for equine orthopedic clinicians. In eight different modules Prof. Dr. J.M. Denoix lectures on in depth anatomy, clinical examination, biomechanics and diagnostic imaging of the horse. These modules are presented at numerous different hospitals around the globe and SMDC is proud to be one of these hosts.

In addition to the three day modules for veterinarians, ISELP is also organizing the so called Student Seminars for students.

Advanced Imaging

SMDC Advanced Imaging is a collaboration between SMDC and top sporthorse veterinarians Dr. Frank van Hoeck and Dr. Willem Verhaeghe. Utilising our advanced imaging techniques, MRI and Scintigraphy, we are able to examine the standing horse in greater detail than ever before. These standing techniques do not require anesthesia so return examinations are not an issue which allows for excellent follow-up recommendations.

Read the press release of October 4th 2019