Join us on April 9, 2026 for our Part 1: Introduction to the Stifle: Cruciate workshop at the Advanced Centre for Education (ACE) in Sydney, Australia!

Participants will gain hands-on, practical experience in diagnosing and managing canine cruciate disease, learning both the standard extracapsular suture technique and the OrthoSta Ligament Repair System. Through guided instruction and supervised practice, you will develop confidence in identifying key intra-articular structures and performing meniscectomies with precision. The workshop also provides the knowledge and skills to differentiate cruciate injuries from other causes of pelvic limb lameness, enabling more accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. By the end of the session, you will be equipped to apply these techniques confidently in clinical practice, improving outcomes for your patients.

Join our two-part series on Introduction to the Stifle! Dr. Ben Mielke will also be hosting a back-to-back workshop on Patella the following day. Take advantage of our exclusive 10% multi-buy discount by booking both courses at the same time. Find out more about Introduction to the Stifle: Patella and secure your dual booking here.

Registration Fee: $1,620 AUD ex. GST per person

Earlybird Registration Fee until 26 Feb 2026: $1,450 AUD ex. GST per person

Instructors

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Ben Mielke BVSc. (Hons) MVetMedMANZCVS (Surgery) Dip. ECVS MRCVS

 

Course Description

Participants should have a strong interest in surgery and possess a basic understanding of canine stifle anatomy and diagnostic strategies for cruciate disease.

Key Skills 

At the end of this workshop, delegates will be able to:

• Confidently explore the stifle joint with a lateral or medial arthrotomy to assess cruciate and meniscus
• Stabilise the stifle with an extracapsular stabilisation for a cruciate deficient stifle
• Utilise the OrthoSta Ligament Repair System to perform a isometric extracapsular stabilisation

Value to Your Practice

You will gain confidence in the diagnosis and treatment of canine cruciate disease (the most common cause of lameness in the pelvic limb of dogs) and ensure optimal outcomes for your patients. We will review the common challenges in diagnosis, alternative differentials, and discuss common concerns from owners in surgical management.

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