Join us on July 18-20, 2026, for our IMEX Residents' Circular & Hybrid External Skeletal Fixation (ESF) Dry-lab workshop sponsored by Knight Benedikt at Mantra Legends Hotel in Surfers Paradise, Australia!

An advanced course designed for veterinary surgical residents with significant orthopedic interest and experience, focusing on hybrid and circular external fixation principles and emerging trends.

This three-day agenda covers the construction of frames for complex fractures, non-unions, bone defects, antebrachial length discrepancies, and pre-surgical planning to correct common angular limb deformities. Modern biomechanical and surgical principles will be discussed, providing attendees with the latest advancements in external fixation. By attending, veterinary surgical residents can refine their orthopedic skills, deepen their knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques and advancements in the field.

Registration Fee: $1,000 AUD ex. GST per person

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Daniel Dean Lewis

DVM, Diplomate ACVS ACVS Founding Fellow

Key Skills

At the end of this workshop delegates should be able to:

• Develop advanced skills in constructing frames for fractures, non-unions, bone defects, and other limb salvage techniques
• Conduct a pre-surgical plan to effectively correct common angular limb deformities
• Correct antebrachial length discrepancies for optimal surgical outcomes
• Apply modern biomechanical and surgical principles when correcting elbow incongruities
• Utilize hybrid and circular constructs for trans-articular applications
• Discuss innovative applications for fixators to address a number of specific musculoskeletal abnormalities

Value to Your Practice

By mastering the construction of hybrid and circular external fixators, participants bring a high-level expertise to your practice that is essential for managing complex fractures, non-unions, and bone defects. For the surgical resident, this course provides an accelerated pathway to clinical autonomy, offering hands-on training in pre-surgical planning for angular limb deformities and the application of biomechanical principles to correct elbow incongruity. By moving beyond standard plate fixation to these advanced limb salvage and trans-articular techniques, residents not only enhance their technical proficiency but also position your practice at the cutting edge of veterinary orthopedic innovation.

Location

Address