June 2024

Description
The goal of this course is to introduce the basic principles of fracturemanagement in dogs and cats, including the preoperative evaluation of thefracture and the patient, the planning and execution of open reduction andinternal fixation of long bone fractures and the diagnosis and management ofcomplications. This course is designed for veterinarians with some surgical experience and interest in fracture management in small animals. The participant should be familiar with the surgical approaches to long bone fractures.

Course Fee
Surgeon: 1.647 Euro / ECVS resident: 590 Euro (incl. VAT)

Description
This course includes lectures and laboratories to teach the participants the theory and surgical technique of TPLO in small dogs. The lectures will focus on selection criteria, preoperative planning, pitfalls, and tips on how to prevent complications. The practical labs will allow the attendee to perform TPLO and TPLO InternalBrace™ in cadavers. Participants should have experience with TPLO in large breed dogs (3.5 mm plates). The basic TPLO course is strongly recommended as a prerequisite.

Course Fee
Surgeon: 790 Euro / ECVS resident: 590 Euro (incl. VAT)