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Join this Movora sponsored workshop on March 1st for the WVC Annual Conference Introduction to Stifle Stabilization for the Novice Surgeon workshop presented by VOI at the Viticus Center, Oquendo Campus in Las Vegas, Nevada!

This 1 day workshop will allow participants to understand the basic, fundamental knowledge of cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency and patellar luxation. 

 

 

Instructors

  

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Ken Bruecker DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR

   

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Don Hulse DVM, DACVS, DECVS 

Workshop Description

Cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency and medial patellar luxations are 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 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 technique. Participants will also learn how to treat CrCL in patients having concomitant MPL. Following lecture and case review, participants will perform all these different techniques on cadavers and plastic bone models.

Postoperative radiographs will be taken to assess the participant's repair technique. 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 cadavers and plastic bone models.
• Study postoperative radiographs following lab to evaluate their repair technique.
• Learn quality postoperative management techniques.

Prerequisites

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

CE Credits - RACE Approval 

This workshop is pending approval for CE hours of continuing education credits in jurisdiction which recognizes AAAVSB RACE approval.

Movora provides all equipment and materials for each workshop.

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