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Join this Movora sponsored workshop on August 17th for the Practical Surgical Treatment of Common Diseases of the Canine Knee workshop presented by VOI and IVMA in Noblesville, IN!

This half day workshop will allow participants to understand the basic, fundamental knowledge of cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency and patellar luxation. 

 

 

Instructors

  

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Timothy James DVM, DACVS, CCRT (Surgery)

   

Workshop Description

Cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency and medial patellar luxations are common orthopedic problems in dogs and cats. Successful treatment of these conditions requires accurate diagnosis and assessment. This course will provide up-to-date information on the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency and patellar luxation. Lectures and labs will emphasize techniques that can readily be performed in practice.

Participants will learn how to differentiate partial versus complete tears of the CrCL. The course will include sections on stifle extracapsular repair, treatment of meniscal tears and meniscal release, and treatment of MPL using the latest technology and surgical techniques. Participants will also learn how to treat CrCL in patients having concomitant MPL. Following the lecture and case review, participants will perform all these different techniques on plastic bone models.

Postoperative management will also be discussed.

Workshop Objectives

Hands-on training led by expert instructors equals enhanced proficiency and improved surgical skills. Build your confidence with accuracy and efficiency:

• Study stifle extracapsular repair, treatment of meniscal tears and meniscal release and treatment of MPL.
• Become familiarized with the latest technology and surgical techniques to utilize.
• Perform all these different techniques on plastic bone models.
• Learn quality postoperative management techniques.

Prerequisites

This workshop is appropriate for specialists and general practitioners who have an interest in improving their orthopedic knowledge and skills.

CE Credits - RACE Approval 

This workshop will meet the requirements for 4 CE hours of continuing education credits in jurisdiction which recognizes AAAVSB RACE approval.

Movora provides all equipment and materials for each workshop.

Location

Address

Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center (Waters E)
13700 Conference Center Drive South

Noblesville, Indiana 460604