Continuing Professional Development - Introduction to orthopaedic surgery

Key Information

CPD Hours: 12 hours (4 hours for the recorded webinars and 8 hours for the practical day)

Course Length: See above

Course Format: Practical sessions using cadaver material and plastic bones, case-based discussions and 4 hours of recorded webinars to be viewed before the onsite course

Course Programme

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Key Areas

Extracapsular suture (lateral suture) placement for management of cruciate ligament disease, including arthrotomy, meniscal inspection and treatment of meniscal tears
Patella luxation decision making, sulcoplasty, tibial tuberosity transposition and soft tissue procedures to manage medial and lateral patella luxation
Femoral head and neck excision (FHNE, femoral head and neck ostectomy) – a salvage option for management of a variety of hip diseases/injuries

About this course

Are you looking to dip your toe into orthopaedic surgery? Unsure about how to take the first steps?

This highly practical course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform common orthopaedic procedures confidently. Participants will receive guidance on commonly encountered conditions that can be managed effectively with an emphasis on the practical skills. Online lectures will be followed by an onsite practical day with synthetic bones and cadavers, giving you the opportunity to perform the procedures yourself, with guidance on hand for any help, tips and tricks.

This course consists of recorded webinars and a day of practical sessions. Please note: The online lectures are a pre-requisite for attending the onsite day (these will be available to view approximately 4 weeks prior to the practical day). These lectures allow you to learn at your own pace and can be listened to at a convenient time. This allows delegates to have more time once onsite for practical, hands-on teaching sessions. On the practical day, the tutors will be happy to answer questions relating to the online lectures, however to get through everything planned for the practical day, they will not be able to cover the content in the same level of detail as the online lectures. It is therefore imperative that all lectures are viewed in advance of attending.

Why do this course?
This course would benefit veterinary surgeons wishing to embark on orthopaedic procedures or refine and refresh their technique. Prior orthopaedic experience is not necessary as the procedures have been chosen to reflect commonly encountered surgeries that are suitable for anyone starting out in orthopaedics. The equipment required is relatively basic and often available in first opinion practice. Kit lists that are an economical and versatile starting point for investment in orthopaedic equipment will be discussed. This course is designed to familiarise you with orthopaedic surgery, help you progress your skills and hopefully spark a lifelong interest in orthopaedics.

Tutors

Anna Frykfors von Hekkel, BVetMed(Hons) PGDipVCP MVetMed PGCertVetEd DipECVS FHEA MRCVS
Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College

Rhiannon Strickland, BVetMed MVetMed PGCertVetEd DipECVS FHEA MRCVS
Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College

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