Maarten Oosterlinck, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR, Dipl. ECVS, has extensively studied biomechanics related to the hoof. He gained extensive clinical experience in equine orthopedics and surgery as a member of his alma mater, Ghent University's faculty of veterinary medicine. Combining clinical work with research, Oosterlinck earned his PhD on the use of pressure plate analysis for the objective evaluation of equine locomotion in 2011. He is the author or co-author of numerous peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on a variety of equine orthopedic and surgical subjects, such as visual and quantitative evaluation of lameness, hoof biomechanics, diagnostic analgesia, equine canker and others.

Hear more from Dr. Maarten Oosterlink at the 2027 International Hoof-Care Summit. Register at www.IHCS2027.com.