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Cathrine T Fjordbakk (Professor i hestekirurgi ved Dyresykehuset Hest) er veterinær med Europeisk spesialistutdannelse innen hestekirurgi (Diplomate ECVS) og innen sportsmedisin og rehabilitering (Diplomate ECVSMR), og med doktorgrad i øvre luftvegslidelser hos kaldblodstraver.
Cathrine ble uteksaminert fra Norges Veterinærhøgskole i 2003. På grunn av sin genuine interesse for hest, startet hun umiddelbart på spesialisering – først via et internship ved Ontario Veterinary College i Canada, senere som spesialistkandidat (resident) ved Norges Veterinærhøgskole. Hun ble Europeisk spesialist i hestekirurgi (ECVS) i 2009, og disputerte for doktorgraden i 2014 med avhandlingen “Dynamic laryngeal collapse associated with poll flexion in harness racehorses - clinical and pathophysiological aspects“. I 2022 ble hun også Europeisk spesialist innen sportsmedisin og rehabilitering (ECVSMR).
I tillegg til å være en av to professorer i kirurgi ved Dyresykehuet Hest, er Cathrine også en aktiv forsker. Hun har publisert en rekke vitenskapelige artikler i internasjonalt anerkjente tidsskrift, spesielt innen fagfeltene øvre luftvegslidelser og ortopedi, og foreleser internasjonalt innen disse temaene samt sårhelingsmekanismer hos hest. Under et forskeropphold ved Royal Veterinary College i London, UK, var hun ansvarlig for å utvikle kirurgiske teknikker i et stort, multidisiplinært forskningsprosjekt innen bioelektronikk, som for tiden er et av de mest nyskapende fagfeltene innen humanmedisin.
Hennes pågående forskning er innen temaene sårheling, biologisk leddbehandling, objektiv bevegelsesanalyse, og forfangenhet.
- Undervisning og veiledning
- Forskning
- Hestekirurgi (bløtvevs - og ortopediske inngrep)
Liste med publikasjoner fra min forskning. (Cristin)
Skin neoplasia in horses: A review. Part 3: Squamous cell carcinomas [Norwegian]. CT Fjordbakk. Norsk Veterinærtidsskrift 2024; in press (scheduled for nr 3/2024)
Skin neoplasia in horses: A review. Part 2: Equine sarcoids [Norwegian]. CT Fjordbakk. Norsk Veterinærtidsskrift 2024; (2) 135; 72 - 79
Skin neoplasia in horses: A review. Part 1: Melanomas [Norwegian]. CT Fjordbakk. Norsk Veterinærtidsskrift 2024; (1) 136; 12-17
Osteochondrosis in the central and third tarsal bones of young horses. Olstad K, Ekman S, Björnsdóttir S, Fjordbakk CT, Hansson K, Sigurdsson SF, Ley CJ. Vet Pathol, 2023. doi:10.1177/030098582311851
Cytokine enrichment in equine conditioned serum is not reliant on incubation in specialized containers. Nakken G, Kirk J, Fjordbakk CT. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2023; 258, 110576; doi: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2023.110576
The equine patellar ligaments and the infrapatellar fat pad – a microanatomical study. Fjordbakk CT, Marques-Smith P. BMC Vet Res. 2023. 19:20. doi: 10.1186/s12917-023-03579-3
Patellar ligament desmopathy in the horse - a review and comparison to human patellar tendinopathy (‘Jumper’s knee’). Wright L, Hernlund E, Law E, Uhlhorn M, Ytrehus B, Fjordbakk CT, Rhodin M. Comparative Exercise Physiology. 2022. doi:10.3920/CEP220011
Conditioned serum in vitro treatment of chondrocyte pellets and osteoarthritic explants. Löfgren M, Ekman S, Ekholm J, Engström M, Fjordbakk CT, Svala E, Forsström KH, Lindahl A, Skioldebrand E. Equine Vet J. April 2022; doi: 10.1111/evj.13852
Outcome analysis of 95 harness racehorses with confirmed dorsal displacement of the soft palate treated with laryngeal tie-forward surgery. Vermedal H, O'Leary JM, Fjordbakk CT, McAloon C, Løkslett H, Stadsnes B, Fretheim-Kelly ZL, Strand E. Equine Vet J. 2021 Jun 8. doi: 10.1111/evj.13479.
Human-relevant near-organ neuromodulation of the immune system via the splenic nerve. Donegà M, Fjordbakk CT, Kirk J, Sokal DM, Gupta I, Hunsberger GE, Crawford A, Cook S, Viscasillas J, Stathopoulou TR, Miranda JA, Dopson WJ, Goodwin D, Rowles A, McGill P, McSloy A, Werling D, Witherington J, Chew DJ, Perkins JD. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021 May 18;118(20):e2025428118. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2025428118.
Splenic Nerve Neuromodulation Reduces Inflammation and Promotes Resolution in Chronically Implanted Pigs. Sokal DM, McSloy A, Donegà M, Kirk J, Colas RA, Dolesalova N, Gomez EA, Gupta I, Fjordbakk CT, Ouchouche S, Matteucci PB, Schlegel K, Bashirullah R, Werling D, Harman K, Rowles A, Yazicioglu F, Dalli J, Chew DJ, Perkins JD. Front Immunol 2021. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.649786
Radiological, vascular osteochondrosis occurs in the distal tarsus, and may cause osteoarthritis. Sigurdsson SF, Olstad K, Ley CJ, Björnsdóttir S, Griffiths DJ, Fjordbakk CT. Equine Vet J. 2021 Feb 3. doi: 10.1111/evj.13432.
A bitless bridle does not limit or prevent dynamic laryngeal collapse. Fretheim-Kelly Z, Fjordbakk CT, Fintl C, Krontveit R, Strand E. Equine Vet J. 2021 Jan;53(1):44-50. doi: 10.1111/evj.13287.
Development of the blood supply to the growth cartilage of the medial femoral condyle of foals. Wormstrand BH, Fjordbakk CT, Griffiths DJ, Lykkjen S, Olstad K. Equine Vet J. 2021 Jan;53(1):134-142. doi: 10.1111/evj.13256.
Model-based geometrical optimisation and in vivo validation of a spatially selective multielectrode cuff array for vagus nerve neuromodulation. Aristovich K, Donega M, Fjordbakk CT, Tarotin I, Chapman CAR, Viscasillas J, Stathopoulou TR, Crawford A, Chew D, Perkins J, Holder D. J Neurosci Methods. 2021 Jan 28;352:109079. doi: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2021.109079.
Cardiac arrhythmias in poorly performing Standardbred and Norwegian-Swedish Coldblooded trotters undergoing high-speed treadmill testing. Slack J, Stefanovski D, Madsen TF, Fjordbakk CT, Strand E, Fintl C. Vet J. 2021 Jan;267:105574. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2020.105574.
Non-banked curved tracks influence movement symmetry in two-year-old Standardbred trotters. Kallerud AS, Hernlund E, Byström A, Persson-Sjodin E, Rhodin M, Hendrickson EHS, Fjordbakk CT. Equine Vet J. 2020 Dec 21. doi: 10.1111/evj.13409.
Objectively measured movement asymmetry in yearling Standardbred trotters. Kallerud AS, Fjordbakk CT, Hendrickson EHS, Persson-Sjodin E, Hammarberg M, Rhodin M, Hernlund E. Equine Vet J. 2020 Jun 19. doi: 10.1111/evj.13302.
Is clinical effect of autologous conditioned serum in spontaneously occurring equine articular lameness related to ACS cytokine profile? Marques-Smith P, Kallerud AS, Johansen GM, Boysen P, Jacobsen AM, Reitan KM, Henriksen MM, Löfgren M, Fjordbakk CT. BMC Vet Res. 2020 Jun 8;16(1):181. doi: 10.1186/s12917-020-02391-7.
Exploring the genetics underpinning dynamic laryngeal collapse associated with poll flexion in Norwegian-Swedish Coldblooded Trotter racehorses. Velie BD, Smith PM, Fjordbakk CT, Solé M, Jäderkvist Fegraeus K, Rosengren M, Røed KH, Ihler CF, Lindgren G, Strand E. Equine Vet J. 2020 Mar;52(2):174-180. doi: 10.1111/evj.13171.
Feasibility of kilohertz frequency alternating current neuromodulation of carotid sinus nerve activity in the pig. Fjordbakk CT, Miranda JA, Sokal D, Donegà M, Viscasillas J, Stathopoulou TR, Chew DJ, Perkins JD. Sci Rep. 2019 Dec 2;9(1):18136. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-53566-8.
Alar fold resection in 25 horses: Clinical findings and effect on racing performance and airway mechanics (1998-2013). Strand E, Össurardóttir S, Wettre KB, Fjordbakk CT. Vet Surg. 2019 Jul;48(5):835-844. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13214.
Electrode fabrication and interface optimization for imaging of evoked peripheral nervous system activity with electrical impedance tomography (EIT). Chapman CAR, Aristovich K, Donega M, Fjordbakk CT, Stathopoulou TR, Viscasillas J, Avery J, Perkins JD, Holder D. J Neural Eng. 2019 Feb;16(1):016001. doi: 10.1088/1741-2552/aae868.
Histopathological assessment of intrinsic laryngeal musculature in horses with dynamic laryngeal collapse. Fjordbakk CT, Revold T, Goodwin D, Piercy RJ. Equine Vet J. 2015 Sep;47(5):603-8. doi: 10.1111/evj.12357.
Surgical stress influences cytokine content in autologous conditioned serum. Fjordbakk CT, Johansen GM, Løvås AC, Oppegård KL, Storset AK. Equine Vet J. 2015 Mar;47(2):212-7. doi: 10.1111/evj.12277.
Dynamic laryngeal collapse associated with poll flexion in harness racehorses: clinical and pathophysiological aspects. CT Fjordbakk. Philosophia Doctor Thesis, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, No 2014:33. ISBN 978-82-575-1930-8
Maxillary odontogenic myxoma in young horses: six cases (2003 – 2011). CT Fjordbakk, M Pékarková, NI Dolvik, J Teige. Equine Ved Educ 2013 doi: 10.1111/eve.12096
Results of upper airway radiography and ultrasonography predict DLC in affected horses. CT Fjordbakk, H Chalmers, SJ Holcombe, E Strand. Equine Vet J 2013; 45(6): 705 – 710
Relative incidence of upper respiratory tract disorders in 2 harness racehorse breeds (1998-2006). Strand E, Fjordbakk CT, Hanche-Olsen S, Olsen L & Lunde H. Equine Vet J 2012; 44(5):518-23
Circumferential ileal rupture due to verminous arteritis in a pony: A Case Report. CT Fjordbakk, G Gunnes. J of Equine Vet Sci; 2012; 32: 638 - 640
A novel treatment for dynamic laryngeal collapse associated with poll flexion - the modified checkrein. Fjordbakk CT, Chalmers H, Fintl C, Holcombe S, and Strand E. Equine Vet J, 2012; 44: 207 – 213
Effect of topical vapocoolant spray on response to arthrocentesis and intravenous catheterization in unsedated horses: a randomized, blinded placebo-controlled trial. CT Fjordbakk, HA Haga. AJVR 2011; 72: 476 – 450
Upper respiratory tract disorders in the horse – a review [Norwegian]. CT Fjordbakk, E Strand. Norsk Veterinærtidsskrift 2010; 122 (7): 634 – 644
Aseptic joint diseases in the horse – a review [Norwegian]. CT Fjordbakk. Norsk Veterinærtidsskrift 2010; 122 (7): 682 – 696
Tendon and ligament injuries in horses: a review [Norwegian]. CT Fjordbakk. Norsk Veterinærtidsskrift 2010; 122 (7): 708 – 721
Effect of poll flexion and dynamic laryngeal collapse on tracheal pressure in Norwegian Coldblooded Trotter racehorses. Strand E, Fjordbakk CT, Holcombe SJ, Risberg A, Chalmers H. Equine Vet J 2009; Jan 41 (1): 59 – 64
Surgical vs. conservative treatment for dynamic laryngeal collapse associated with poll flexion in harness racehorses. CT Fjordbakk, E Strand, S Hanche-Olsen. Vet Surg 2008; Aug 37 (6): 501 –507
A retrospective study on the clinical features of limb cellulitis in horses: 63 cases. CT Fjordbakk, LG Arroyo, J Hewson. Vet Rec 2008; Feb 23; 162 (8): 233 – 236
Osteochondral fragments involving the dorsomedial aspect of the proximal interphalangeal joint in young horses: 6 cases (1997–2006). CT Fjordbakk, E Strand, AK Milde, CF Ihler, AM Rorvik. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007; May 15; 230 (10):1498 – 1501
Inflammatory Aural Polyp in a horse. CT Fjordbakk, DG Kenney, A Rodriguez-Palacios, M Stalker, S Keller. Can Vet J 2006; Jan 47 (1): 65 – 66
Blokkansvarlig for 'Bevegelsesystemet' for veterinærstudiet; Eksamensansvarlig for avsluttende klinisk eksamen i hestemedisin/kirurgi; foreleser innen ortopedi og kirurgi inkludert sårbehandling, samt klinikkundervisning.
Veiledning av fordypningsstudenter og veterinærer i spesialisering (interns og spesialistkanditater), samt for stipendiater.
Cathrine T Fjordbakk ble uteksaminert fra Norges Veterinærhøgskole i 2003, og gikk rett inn i en spesialistutdanning (internship og residency) innen Hestekirurgi. Hun ble Europeisk spesialist i hestekirurgi (ECVS) i 2009, og disputerte for doktorgraden i 2014 med avhandlingen 'Dynamic laryngeal collapse associated with poll flexion in harness racehorses - clinical and pathophysiological aspects'. Hun har publisert en rekke vitenskaplige artikler i internasjonalt anerkjente tidsskrift, spesielt innen øvre luftvegslidelser, ortopedi og bioelektronikk.