30th August - 1st September 2023

Orthopaedic courses in CCWO 1 day and TPLO 1,5 days

• CCWO - Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy, 30th August

Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy (CCWO) has become a popular technique for the treatment of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs that have a steep tibial plateau or joint angle, such as West Highland Terriers. It can also be a preferred method of treatment in smaller dogs where techniques like TTA may be difficult. In the morning session we cover the key objectives before practicing the technique on saw bone and then in the wet lab for a hands-on practical.

Course objectives:
• Biomechanics of the cruciate ligament deficient stifle and CCWO
• To understand patient assessment and the selection of candidates for CCWO
• To understand pre-operative surgical planning and implant selection
• To develop familiarisation with and appropriate use of instrumentation
• To understand the post-operative management of patients
• To identify potential complications and how to avoid/deal with them
• To learn and practice the surgical technique taught in a dry lab and wet lab

Course includes:
• 12:2 Student / Teacher Ratio
• Hands on Dry and Wet Lab
• 8 hours CPD
• Articulated saw bone model and implants worth 230 EUR take home
• Lunch and snacks provided

• TPLO - Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, 31st August - 1st September

TPLO surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in dogs in specialist orthopaedic practices in the UK, there is some evidence that it may produce better results than other surgeries long term. A good level of understanding in this area is necessary before attending the course. Securos Orthopaedic Institute has trained many veterinary surgeons worldwide to a level where they feel confident to use what they have learned on the course in their clinical practice. In the morning session we will initially focus on the pathophysiology of cranial cruciate ligament disease, the biomechanics of TPLO and surgical planning of the technique. The afternoon and following morning sessions will focus on familiarity with the instrumentation on sawbones and two opportunities to practice the technique in a wet lab.

Course objectives:
• Biomechanics of the cruciate ligament deficient stifle and tibial plateau levelling osteotomy
• To understand patient assessment and the selection of candidates for TPLO
• To understand pre-operative surgical planning and implant selection
• To develop familiarisation with and appropriate use of instrumentation
• To understand the post-operative management of patients
• To identify potential complications and how to avoid and deal with them
• To learn and practice the surgical technique taught in a dry lab and wet lab

Course includes:
• 12:2 Student / Teacher Ratio
• Hands on Dry and Wet Lab
• Articulated saw bone model and implants worth 230 EUR take home
• 12 hours CPD
• Lunch and snacks provided

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Course language is English. The number of participants is limited. After registration, you will receive an email with a confirmation and more practical information. Also read our terms and conditions.