Join us on October 11th 2024 for the Meniscus Surgery workshop sponsored by Kahuvet at The Kahuvet Education Center in Auckland, New Zealand!

The workshop will feature a blend of informative lectures and hands-on practical workshops. This dynamic approach will reinforce your understanding of stifle joint anatomy and the role of the meniscus within it. We will cover topics related to the anatomy, structure, and function of the meniscus, delve into pathology and diseases affecting this crucial structure, and explore surgical assessment and treatment options.

In addition to theoretical knowledge, you’ll gain practical experience that can be directly applied in your clinic. From instrumentation to surgical techniques, you’ll leave with a toolbox of resources to elevate your patient care. For general practice veterinarians, this workshop is a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your understanding of canine meniscus issues. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced practitioner, Dr. Simcock’s expertise will help you improve patient outcomes.

Save the date for this crucial workshop and gain valuable insights into the canine meniscus. Elevate your practice, refine your skills, and provide better care to your patients.

Registration Fee: $1,400 NZD ex. GST per person (Now only $1,250 until 30 Aug 2024!)

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. James Simcock, BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS, Dip ACVS

 

Course Description

Join us for a comprehensive one-day workshop led by esteemed small animal surgeon, Dr. James Simcock, as we explore the intricacies of the canine meniscus. This workshop is tailored to general practice veterinarians, offering invaluable insights and practical skills to enhance your patient care. The workshop will feature a blend of informative lectures and hands-on practical workshops.

This dynamic approach will reinforce your understanding of stifle joint anatomy and the role of the meniscus within it. We will cover topics related to the anatomy, structure, and function of the meniscus, delve into pathology and diseases affecting this crucial structure, and explore surgical assessment and treatment options.

In addition to theoretical knowledge, you’ll gain practical experience that can be directly applied in your clinic. From instrumentation to surgical techniques, you’ll leave with a toolbox of resources to elevate your patient care. For general practice veterinarians, this workshop is a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and broaden your understanding of canine meniscus issues. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced practitioner, Dr. Simcock’s expertise will help you improve patient outcomes. Save the date for this crucial workshop and gain valuable insights into the canine meniscus. Elevate your practice, refine your skills, and provide better care to your patients.

Key Skills

• Review and understand the structure and function of the meniscus and why this is such an important structure in the joint.

• Comprehensive review of the anatomy of the canine stifle including the medial and lateral meniscus, the cranial and caudal cruciate ligament and the long digital extensor tendon.

• Techniques to improve visualisation and assessment of the meniscus along with strategies to perform surgical treatment of meniscal injury.

Value to Your Practice

You will gain practical experience that can be directly applied in your clinic. From instrumentation to surgical techniques, you’ll leave with a toolbox of resources to elevate your patient care.

Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced practitioner this workshop will help you improve patient outcomes.

Elevate your practice, refine your skills, and provide better care to your patients.

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