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Orthopaedics - A beginners guide to fracture repair in dogs and cats using external fixation
Two-day practical course
Course Tutor: James Pratt BVetMed DipECVS CertSAS MRCVS
James completed a three year Residency in Small Animal Surgery at the University of Edinburgh in 2000, becoming a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2001. Since then he has worked in private referral practice seeing orthopaedic and neurosurgical cases. He currently works at the Animal Medical Centre near Rotherham and for Peak Referrals based in the Sheffield area.
Course content:

 

External fixation is a versatile and cost -effective method of repairing a wide variety of fractures in the dog and cat. This two-day course is suitable for both the orthopaedic beginner and those with limited experience of orthopaedic surgery and will be highly practical.

 

Short lectures will cover the theoretical aspects of external fixation. The basics of frame selection and application will be learnt on plastic pipes before moving on to more realistic repairs on cadaver limbs.

Key Learning Objectives:

 

By the end of this course, delegates should have a thorough understanding of:

 

  • The function of external fixator components
  • The selection and construction of different frame types to suit various fractures
  • Modern techniques in fixator application
  • Care of the external fixator through to fracture healing
  • Complications of external fixation
Venues and Dates:
Location: Swindon
Date: 11/11/2010
Course Code: 10WEX11S

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Course Times:Registration and coffee 9.15am. Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm each day.
Course Fees:

£795.00 plus VAT (£934.13 in total) This includes all lectures, notes, practicals, refreshments and buffet meals. Accommodation is not included, but is available at the venue (Alexandra House) where we have managed to secure a certain number of rooms at negotiated rates.

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