Instructors

Workshop Description

This course aims to provide participants with all of the required knowledge and skills to address pelvic fractures in dogs. Following the use of pre-course case-based discussion, participants will be able to devise and interpret a comprehensive diagnostic plan for patients with pelvic fractures. This will include the use of advanced imaging and planning software, as required, in order to formulate an appropriate therapeutic plan. Following the on-site portion of the course including hands-on laboratory sessions, participants will be able to compare the advantages of different surgical approaches to the pelvis and use these to expose fractures of the ilium, acetabulum or sacrum. Participants will be able to discriminate between different reduction techniques and fixation methods allowing them to choose the most appropriate options for any given scenario, with an emphasis on complex situations such as those where bone stock is minimal, or where multiple injuries have been sustained. Through the use of case discussions, participants will develop an ability to critique postoperative images, anticipate complications and develop strategies to avoid these in the future. 

Target Audience:

The course is targeted to veterinary surgery residents towards the end of their training program, surgeons who recently completed their residency program and practicing veterinarians with experience in orthopedics and traumatology. 

Completion of all Online Material and Participation Required for Face to Face course and CE Credit

Prerequisite:

1. Attendance / completion of an AO VET Principles of Small Animal Fracture Management course is a Mandatory prerequisite, since familiarity with instrumentation and bone plating will be assumed.

2. Attendance / completion of an AO VET Advanced Techniques in Small Animal Fracture Management course is Highly Recommended

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

• Devise and interpret a comprehensive diagnostic plan for patients with pelvic fractures including the use of advanced imaging.
• Demonstrate the use of planning software for pelvic fracture treatment.
• Formulate a therapeutic plan for patients with pelvic fractures.
• Prioritize injuries associated with pelvic fractures and evaluate the impact of one repair on another.
• Compare the advantages / disadvantages of different surgical approaches to the pelvis.
• Demonstrate the use of gluteal roll-up, gluteal roll-down and greater trochanteric osteotomy to expose fractures of the ilium, acetabulum or sacrum.
• Discriminate between different reduction techniques and choose the most appropriate option for a given pelvic fracture.
• Discriminate between different fixation methods and choose the most appropriate option for a given pelvic fracture.
• Formulate methods of achieving implant purchase in situations where there is limited bone stock.
• Critique postoperative images of pelvic fracture repair patients.
• Based upon postoperative images, anticipate potential complications associated with pelvic fracture repair.
• Recommend an appropriate pain management protocol for patients with pelvic fractures.

Location

AO VET NA Blended Course—Spotlight Series: Canine Simple and Complex Fractures Affecting the Elbow Joint - LIVE EVENT
Movora Education Center
480 William F McClellan Hwy #202
Boston, Massachusetts, USA