Masterclass in Canine Internal Fixation

This highly practical two day hands-on cadaveric course will focus on internal fixation, for example locking and non-locking plates, intramedullary pins, K-wires and orthopaedic wire. The course will review the principles and practice of each of these techniques. The days will comprise of multiple surgical exercises and you will be able to choose fracture types and surgical techniques that you wish to perfect. Uniquely, delegates will have access to post-operative radiographic facilities allowing your surgical repairs to be assessed by the course tutor. This represents an exceptional learning experience.

This course will be limited to a maximum of ten delegates.

This course will be delivered by Gareth Arthurs PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS (Orth) FHEA MRCVS, who is a RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) 

We offer a 10% discount for booking online. More information can be found on our website.

Topics covered

• Fractures of the radius, ulna, carpus and metacarpal bones
• Fractures of the humerus including condylar fractures
• Fractures of the pelvis including sacroiliac luxation, ilial fracture, acetabular fracture
• Fractures of the femur
• Fractures of the tibia, tarsus and metatarsal bones

Learning objectives

To develop skill and experience of fracture configurations with which the delegate has previously been either unfamiliar or not confident.

Required delegate attributes

This course is designed for veterinary surgeons with a good general experience of orthopaedic surgery. Delegates should understand internal fixation techniques including compression, neutral and bridging plates, lag and position screw, locking and non-locking plates. Delegates should also be familiar with orthopaedic anatomy and standard surgical approaches to the bones and joints.