Intermediate Locking Plates

Do you want to know more about locking plates and how and when to use them properly?  This one-day practical course will discuss the basic theory and practical skills related to the safe use of locking orthopaedic implants.  Topics covered will include the differences between locking and non-locking screws and plates, and their advantages and disadvantages over conventional implants.   Discussion will focus on when it is appropriate, and not appropriate, to use a locking implant.  The day will consist of a mix of theory sessions interspersed with plenty of hands-on practical time.

Topics to be covered: 

• Reminder of how non-locking screws and plates works
• The disadvantages of non-locking screws and plates
• How locking  screws and plates work
• The advantages of locking screws and plates
• Rules of application of locking screws and plates & when best to use them 

Learning Objectives:

- What is the need for locking implants?

- How locking screws function differently to non-locking implants

-  Correct technique for locking implant placement

- How to use locking plates

-  When to use locking implants & when not to use locking implants

Required delegate attributes or who this course is suitable for:

The course is INTERMEDIATE level.

It is aimed at veterinary surgeons with reasonable experience of internal fixation / plates and screws who want to move onto the next level and learn how to use locking plates and when to use locking plates. You should leave the course with the knowledge and practical ability to successfully apply a locking plate to a fracture.

If you do not know or have experience of basic internal fixation i.e. plate and screw application, this course is not for you.

£595 normal price

£500 if delegate has attended our Veterinary Basic Surgical Skills course

Course Code: VCPDILP

Course tutor: Gareth Arthurs PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS (Orth) FHEA MRCVS