SURGERY
Orthopaedics – Focus on: Advanced Techniques in Patellar Luxation
registration open
Nicosia / Cyprus
01.05.2025 – 03.05.2025
EURO 2.790.-*
EURO 2.690.-* (early registration deadline: 01.12.2024)
* eLibrary access is included in the course fee
Total hours: TBA
ATF hours (Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland): TBA
Program Director/
Principal Course Master:
Dr. Eva Schnabl-Feichter, DECVS (AT)
Course Masters:
Dr. Luca Vezzoni, DECVS (IT)
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. Please note that Orthopaedics I, II and III courses are mandatory before continuing onto this course.
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
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)
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:30 Complications in treatment of patella luxation Schnabl-Feichter / Vezzoni
12:30 – 13:00 Indications for PGR vs. Trochleoplasty Vezzoni
13:00 – 13:30 Implant design and instrumentation for PGR Kyon (sponsor)
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 Schnabl-Feichter / Vezzoni
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 instructors
10:00 – 11:45 Lab 5: PGR on cadavers All instructors
11:45 – 12:15 Coffee Break and refreshments
12:15 – 13:15 Evaluations on radiographs – Closing remarks Schnabl-Feichter / Vezzoni