Instructors

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP DACVS-SA

 

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. PJ Rocheleau   DVM, CCRT

 

Workshop Description

Patellar Luxation is a common orthopedic problem 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 introduction to the treatment of patellar luxation. Lectures and labs will emphasize techniques that can readily be performed in practice. The course will include treatment of advanced cases of Medial Patellar Luxation as well as addressing the underlining causes. 

Workshop Objectives

• Recognize the deformities of the femur and tibia as it relates to patella luxation  
• Understand the diagnostic and surgical correction of femoral deformities through a DFO     
• Introduce alternative methods of tibial tuberosity transposition in patients with concurrent CCL and MPL disease through a modified TPLO (mTPLO) ·   
• Discuss the mTPLO procedure and gain confidence/ability to perform in daily practice .   

Workshop Agenda

Prerequisites

This workshop is appropriate for specialist and general practitioners who are proficient with extracapsular and basic fracture repair and have experience treating Patellar Luxation using Tibial Tuberosity Transpositions and Patellar Trochleoplasty. Surgeons will need to be proficient with bone plating and with osteotomy procedures including TPLOs.

CE Credits - RACE Approved

This workshop has been submitted for continuing education credits in jurisdiction which recognizes AAAVSB RACE approval.

Movora provides all equipment and materials for each workshop.

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