CPD – MS074 – Introduction to Orthopaedics Mini Series

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MS074 – Introduction to Orthopaedics Mini Series

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Are you unsure where to start with small animal orthopaedics? Would you like to develop your confidence in decision-making? This online course will increase your knowledge and confidence when dealing with your orthopaedic patients.

Join Scott Rutherford BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS for three 2-hour sessions
Case examples and essential practical tips from our expert tutor
Comprehensive notes to download
Self-assessment quizzes to ‘release’ your 8 hours CPD certification (don’t worry, you can take them more than once if you don’t quite hit the mark first time)
12 Months access to recorded sessions
Watch at a time convenient to you
Superb value for money – learn without traffic jams or rota hassles
This Mini Series was originally broadcast in Nov-Dec 2014

Programme

Session 1

Lameness Assessment, Arthritis and Miscellaneous Orthopaedics

This first session is designed to provide a solid grounding in small animal orthopaedics and is aimed at increasing your confidence in diagnosing and recognising lameness in dogs. We will also discuss the diagnosis and management of common non-surgical orthopaedic problems in the dog. Leave the session with new skills and increased confidence!

Key points you will learn:

How to recognise hind limb and fore limb lameness
How to perform a good orthopaedic examination
How to diagnose and manage arthritis
Diagnosis and successful management of common non-surgical orthopaedic conditions, including panosteitis, hypertrophic osteodystrophy and craniomandibular osteopathy, puppy carpal laxity syndrome
How to diagnose and treat common muscle and tendon disorders

Session 2

Introduction to Fracture Surgery: What Should I Do in First Opinion Practice?

The second session will concentrate on decision-making and surgical treatment of common fractures that you are likely to face on a regular basis in practice (humeral condylar, pelvic, radius/ulna, femoral, tibial and physeal). Basic fracture planning and principles of fracture healing will be described. The correct use of pins, wires, screws and plates will be discussed. The importance of assessing the biological and mechanical environment of fractures will be illustrated.

Key points you will learn:

How to develop a fracture management plan
Understand when a biological approach should be adopted
When to consider external coaptation
External skeletal fixation
Understand the correct use and indication of common orthopaedic implants
Delayed, non- and mal- unions

Session 3

Introduction to Joint Surgery: Getting Comfortable with Common Joint Diseases

This last session will focus on the diagnosis, decision-making and management of surgical and non-surgical common articular problems such as cranial cruciate disease, patella luxation, and elbow dysplasia. You will get surgical tips and practical advice that will have a direct application in your daily practice.

Key points you will learn: