Instructors

 

INSTRUCTOR

Brian Beale, DVM, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow, MIS

Workshop Description

This is an advanced level course designed for participants that have completed a Fracture Principles course (or equivalent) and have some experience with fracture repair. 

Fractures of the femur and tibia are common in dogs and cats. This course will discuss decision-making, surgical approach, fracture reduction techniques and surgical repair of different types of simple and comminuted fractures of the femur and tibia. This course is designed to take the general practitioner to a higher level in fracture repair. We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures. New implant designs have made fracture repair much simpler and more affordable. In addition, postoperative management of patients has also been simplified and complications are rare if the principles of fracture repair are followed. 

This course will familiarize participants with fracture repair techniques through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique.

Workshop Objectives

• Understand the principles of bone healing and the differences between secondary and primary bone healing.

   

• Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the femur and tibia.

   

• Discuss the concept of direct versus indirect fracture reduction and decision making on approach.

   

• Learn how to correctly apply locking bone plates, plate and rod repair, lag screws and pin and tension band.

   

• Discuss fracture fixation and surgical approaches for proximal, diaphyseal and distal fractures of the tibia, and femur.

Prerequisites

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

CE Credits - RACE Approved

This workshop will meet the requirements for 16 CE hours of continuing education credits in jurisdiction which recognizes AAAVSB RACE approval.

Movora provides all equipment and materials for each workshop.

Location

Nexus CE Centers

Learn in a small group setting for more one-on-one attention from the instructor and maximizing hands-on time for each participant. Develop practical skills to enhance your production and efficiency in the practice. Apply the skills and techniques you learn immediately and watch your practice profitability grow!

Improve your knowledge and skills at Nexus CE Centers located in either Park City, UT or Baltimore, MD.

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