Prerequisites

To ensure participants gain the utmost benefit from this course, it is not recommended that all registrants have prior experience with either a basic fracture repair course or an extracapsular cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) stifle stabilization course. A fundamental understanding of the basic surgical approach to the stifle joint is also advised before registration.  

Workshop Description

This beginner-friendly, two-day workshop provides veterinarians with the essential knowledge and practical skills for diagnosing and treating medial patellar luxation (MPL). You'll learn to accurately grade the condition, understand its underlying causes, and confidently perform surgical techniques such as sulcoplasty and tibial tuberosity transposition for Grade 2 cases. Hands-on laboratory sessions will extend your expertise in managing clinically affected cases. Gain practical tips and real-world strategies to significantly boost your confidence in treating this common orthopedic condition.  

 Following the lecture and case review, participants will perform all these different techniques on cadavers and plastic bone models. Postoperative management will also be discussed. 

Workshop Objectives

• Update their knowledge on practical surgical techniques and procedures related to the treatment of patella luxation 
• Gain a better knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and introductory treatment of patellar luxation      
• Better understand how to perform each surgical technique through extensive use of case studies, lectures, lab manuals, and hands-on laboratory practice. ·   
• Gain the confidence and ability to perform orthopedic surgery procedures in their own practice.   

Prerequisites

This workshop is appropriate for specialist and general practitioners who are proficient with extracapsular and basic fracture repair and have an interest in advancing their orthopedic knowledge and skills. 

Agenda - Subject to change

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CE Credits - RACE Approved

This workshop has been approved for 15 continuing education credits in jurisdiction which recognizes AAAVSB RACE approval.

Movora provides all equipment and materials for each workshop.

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