Focus On – Orthopaedic Surgery
01/05/2025 - 03/05/2025 Nicosia, Cyprus
Focus On – Orthopaedic Surgery
Advanced Techniques in Patellar Luxation
Program Director:
Principal Course Master(s):
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Course Overview
Patellar luxation is a common yet challenging orthopedic condition in dogs, demanding comprehensive understanding and proficient management. This 2.5-day course is meticulously designed to equip veterinarians with the latest diagnostic modalities and treatment strategies essential for addressing patellar luxation effectively.
Join us for an immersive learning experience where theoretical knowledge converges with hands-on practice, ensuring you leave equipped with the expertise to navigate the complexities of patellar luxation confidently.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
– know what a CORA is
– be able to measure it on radiographs with a dedicated software (vPOP)
– be able to perform a proximal tibial osteotomy and distal femoral osteotomy to correct a medial patellar luxation
– know what a PGR is and when it is indicated
– will perform a PGR on plastic bones and cadavers
Course Program (Subject to change)
Thursday, 1 May 2025
08:30 – 09:00 Registration Schnabl-Feichter
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome and Introduction Schnabl-Feichter
09:30 – 10:00 What’s new in diagnosing patella luxation? Schnabl-Feichter
10:00 – 10:45 Definitions, terminology and introduction to CORA Vezzoni
10:45 – 11:15 Radiographic evaluation and measurement for femur and tibia deformities Schnabl-Feichter
associated with patellar luxation
11:15 – 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 – 12:45 Lab 1: Radiographic measurements of normal and abnormal Tibia and Femur All
12:45 – 13:15 Treatment of patellar luxation- tips and tricks Schnabl-Feichter
13:15 – 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 – 15:00 Corrective osteotomies of the femur and tibia in medial patella luxation, Indications, Vezzoni
osteotomy guides
15:00 – 15:30 Distal femoral osteotomy – surgical technique Schnabl-Feichter
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:30 Lab 2: Distal femoral osteotomy and closing wedge (dry lab on plastic bones) All
Friday, 2 May 2025
09:00 – 09:30 Proximal tibial osteotomy- surgical technique Vezzoni
09:30 – 11:00 Lab 3: Proximal tibial osteotomy and closing wedge (dry lab on plastic bones) All
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30 Complications in treatment of patella luxation All
12:30 – 13:00 Indications for PGR vs Trochleoplasty Vezzoni
13:00 – 13:30 Implant design and Instrumentation for PGR Kyon
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch Break
14:30 – 15:00 Surgical planning for PGR Schnabl-Feichter
15:00 – 15:30 PreOP Planning PGR with vPOP pro All
15:30 – 16:00 Surgical Technique Vezzoni
16:00 – 16:30 Clinical experience and results of PGR Vezzoni
Saturday, 3 May 2025
08:30 – 10:00 Lab 4: Demonstration and PGR on plastic bone All
10:00 – 11:45 Lab 5: PGR on cadavers All
11:45 – 12:15 Coffee Break and Refreshments
12:15 – 13.15 Evaluations of radiographs , Closing remarks All
Focus On – Orthopaedic Surgery
Date:
01/05/2025 - 03/05/2025Location:
Nicosia, CyprusVenue:
Animalcare Veterinary Center – Inomenon Ethnon 7, 2548 Kallithea, 2548, Nicosia, Cyprus
01/05/2025 - 03/05/2025Location:
Nicosia, CyprusVenue:
Animalcare Veterinary Center – Inomenon Ethnon 7, 2548 Kallithea, 2548, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tuition fee*:
EUR 2.790.-
Early registration fee*:
EUR 2.690.-
Early registration deadline:
01/12/2024
Total hours:
ATF hours (AU, DE, LU, CH):
ECTS credits (Master & Certificate):
* eLibrary access is included in the course fee
