Joanne Kramer

DVM, Diplomate ACVS

Dr. Kramer is from White Bear Lake , MN . She majored in biology and received her BA degree from the College of St. Catherine . She received her DVM degree from the University of Minnesota and then completed an internship and surgical residency at the University of Missouri . She became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2001. Currently she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery at the University of Missouri . Her research focus is the kinematic and biomechanical evaluation of equine lameness and limb injury. Projects have included the kinematic evaluation of lameness caused by distal tarsal pain and mathematical modeling of pelvic movement during hind limb lameness. Her teaching focus includes clinically oriented teaching and the development of improved methods of teaching lameness identification and surgery skills through the use of digital video and web applications. Her clinical goals include improving equine fracture repair and determining the most effective least invasive solutions to equine lameness and surgical problems.