Monday morning

John Houlton

Welcome and introduction.

Seminars: Osteochondrosis/elbow dysplasia

Practical sessions: Shoulder and elbow arthrotomies

Monday afternoon

John Houlton

Seminars: Hip conditions (dysplasia/ Perthes disease/luxations)

Practical sessions: Excision arthroplasty and hip toggle

Tuesday morning

John Houlton

Seminars: Stifle conditions (cranial cruciate disease/patellar luxation)

Practical sessions: lateral retinacular suture and tibial tuberosity transposition

Tuesday afternoon

John Houlton

Seminars: Fracture planning. Pins and wire

Practical sessions: Tension band wire application. Cerclage wire application

Wednesday morning

John Houlton

Seminars: Bone plates and screws

Practical sessions: Compression plating / lag screw and neutralisation plating

Wednesday afternoon

John Houlton

Seminars: Bridging plate / plate-rod fracture repair

Practical sessions: Bridging plate / plate-rod fracture repair

Orthopaedic cases involving conditions of the joints and bones in small animals are commonly encountered in first opinion practice. There are however quite number of vets that have little experience of carrying out orthopaedic surgical procedures and to this group the techniques can seem somewhat daunting. This three-day ‘hands-on’ course has been specifically designed for those vets in practice who would like to develop their knowledge and skills in orthopaedics so that they can build confidence and tackle some of the more usual conditions. A mix of short review lectures will be followed by practical sessions where delegates can carry out procedures in a closely supervised and supportive atmosphere.