Description

An advanced course designed for veterinary surgical residents and referral practitioners 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. Fundamental biomechanical and surgical principles will be discussed, providing attendees with the latest advancements in external fixation.

By attending, veterinary surgeons and trainees can refine their orthopedic skills, deepen their knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the latest surgical techniques and advancements in the field of external skeletal fixation.

Instructors

Daniel Lewis
DVM, DACVS
Eminent Scholar, Emeritus Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Florida

Selena Tinga
DVM, PhD, DACVS
Associate Professor, Cornell University

Owen Fink
DVM, DACVS
Skylos Sports Medicine, A BluePearl Pet Hosptial

Learning Objectives

• 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

What You'll Do in the Lab

Five hands-on labs run across the three days, building from component basics to advanced deformity correction. You will assemble hybrid and circular constructs on bone models, stabilize tibial and humeral fractures, and plan/correct angular limb deformities. Small-group case discussions and homework assignments connect each lab to clinical decisions.

Prerequisites

IMEX Hybrid and Circular ESF Pre-learning Online Course (part of the online pre-course materials, enrolled upon registering for the in-person workshop)

Who Should Attend

This is an advanced workshop designed for veterinary surgeons, surgical residents, and experienced practitioners with a strong interest in orthopedics.

Team-Based Learning Opportunity: Maximize the impact of your CE by attending this workshop alongside a technician or surgical assistant, developing team-based skills essential for greater efficiency and clinical success. Requirement: Technicians and assistants must be registered for the same workshop as their respective veterinarian.

Registration

Surgeon: $2,200 USD
Surgical Resident: $1,100 USD (Discount Code: IMEXSR50)
Veterinary Technician: $220 USD (Discount Code: MOVEDVT)

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Location

Movora Education Center (Directions)
480 William F. McClellan Highway, Suite 202
Boston, MA 02128
United States

Hotel and Travel

All travel accommodations are the responsibility of the registered individual(s). Discounted accommodations are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport (100 Boardman Street, Boston, MA 02128; phone +1 617-567-6789).

Please be advised that this course requires a minimum number of enrollments to proceed as scheduled. Participants are encouraged to refrain from making travel arrangements until confirmation is received from the event coordinator.

CE Credits

This program meets the requirements for 19.25 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

Workshop Details

Movora provides all equipment and materials for each course.

Register by: April 7, 2027
Included: All equipment and materials, breakfast, lunch, and transportation between the hotel and education center (courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn)
What to bring: Laptop, iPad, etc. for lectures, note-taking, and homework assignments. Light jacket.

Presented by Movora Education, featuring IMEX Veterinary.