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Veterinary Orthopedic Implants

VMX Basic Fracture Repair: Femoral Shaft Fractures Workshop


Course
Purchase for $895

About

Workshop Description

We understand … fracture repair can be intimidating and often it is easiest just to refer your patients to a specialist. Unfortunately, there are those times when referral isn’t an option and now may be your chance to be a hero for your client. This hands-on workshop is a perfect opportunity for you to learn the skills that will help you to save a few limbs in 2026! Since the fractures of the femoral shaft are so common, that will be our focus in this year’s workshop. You will prepare for this hands-on training by completing approximately 3 hours of online coursework before coming to Orlando. Once on site for the workshop, our friendly, helpful, “no attitude” instructors will guide you through a whopping 5 hours of hands-on training as you learn the IM pin + cerclage wiring and bone plating principles & techniques for the femur. You’ll return to your practice knowing how to perform surgical treatment for many femoral shaft fractures as well as when (and when not to) apply your new skills! This tis he perfect course to take if you think you may be interested in fracture repair, but just aren't sure ... come dip your toes in the water and see what you think. 

Instructors

INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Ross Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVS
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Kristin Coleman, DVM, MS, DACVS
 

Workshop Objectives

Upon completion of this hybrid (online & onsite) learning workshop, you will be able to: 

  1. Describe the 2 conditions required for bone healing 

  2. List the 2 basic classifications of diaphyseal fractures and explain how they affect treatment strategy 

  3. Describe when IM pin wire and cerclage fixation is appropriate for femoral diaphyseal fractures and demonstrate proper surgical techniques  

  4. Describe when bone plate fixation is best combined when cerclage wire and when it is best combined with an IM pin and demonstrate proper surgical techniques (including surgical approach)

Intended Audience: 

  • Basic Veterinarian 
  • Advanced Veterinarian

This course has been approved for 8.0 CE Credits in accordance with AAVSB

Location

Address

Orange County Convention Center
9840 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819

Presented by

Registration for this Workshop is coordinated through the VMX 2026 Conference. Continuing to registration will take you to their website. 

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