Join us on March 7th 2024, for our Extra-Capsular Cruciate Repair Wet-lab NSW workshop sponsored by Knight Benedikt at VetPartners Veterinary Training Centre, Sydney, Australia!

Cruciate disease is the most common orthopaedic problem in small animal practice and the most common orthopaedic disease requiring surgery. Success in management of cruciate disease requires a sound understanding of the key factors contributing to the pathogenesis of the disease, clinical skills in orthopaedic and radiographic examination, a clear knowledge of relevant surgical anatomy, skills in effective stifle joint exploration and meniscal decision- making, and an understanding of the pros and cons of the various cruciate treatment options.

Dr. Mark Glyde is set to host a back-to-back workshop on Patella Luxation the next day. Seize the opportunity to save 10% with our exclusive multi-buy discount when you reserve spots for both courses simultaneously! Explore further details about the Patellar Luxation Wet-lab in NSW and make your dual booking now by clicking here.

Registration Fee: $1,400 AUD ex. GST per person (Now only $1,250 until 2 Feb 2024!)

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Mark Glyde, BVSc (Hons) MANZCVSc MVS HDipUTL DECVS RCVS & Australian Recognized Specialist Surgeon

 

Course Description

Cruciate disease is the most common orthopaedic problem in small animal practice and the most common orthopaedic disease requiring surgery. Success in management of cruciate disease requires a sound understanding of the key factors contributing to the pathogenesis of the disease, clinical skills in orthopaedic and radiographic examination, a clear knowledge of relevant surgical anatomy, skills in effective stifle joint exploration and meniscal decision- making, and an understanding of the pros and cons of the various cruciate treatment options.

This course is aimed at veterinary practitioners who want to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in managing cruciate disease and associated secondary meniscal injuries using extracapsular surgical technique.

This course is practical and interactive with in-depth case discussions and hands on practical sessions. The course is an introduction to general orthopaedic surgery.

Key Skills

• Perform a mini lateral or mini medial arthrotomy
• Use the appropriate equipment to effectively explore the stifle joint
• Perform a caudal pole partial hemimeniscectomy
• Perform an extracapsular stabilisation of a cruciate deficient stifle joint

Course Objectives

At the end of this workshop delegates should be able to:

• Perform a discriminating orthopaedic examination to diagnose cruciate disease prior to progression to cruciate instability and secondary meniscal injury
• Quality assure radiographic studies that are suitable for the diagnosis an assessment of cruciate disease
• Use clinical and radiographic information to make appropriate decisions and surgical plans for cruciate surgery
• Perform a mini lateral or mini medial arthrotomy and use the appropriate equipment to effectively explore the stifle joint
• Develop familiarity with normal meniscal anatomy to facilitate the diagnosis and decision-making of secondary meniscal injuries.
• Develop and refine skills in performing an extracapsular stabilisation for cruciate instability
• Understand the relative advantages and disadvantages of the commonly used cruciate surgeries
• Obtain and examine a synovial fluid sample from the stifle joint and be able to differentiate between non-inflammatory fluid consistent with cruciate disease and inflammatory fluid consistent with joint infection or immune-mediated disease

Value to Your Practice

Attending this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to understand the pathophysiology of this condition and be able to formulate customized treatment plans for the benefit of your patients.

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