Ununited anconeal process

Presenter: Bianca Hettlich
DACVS-SA
Small Animal Surgery
Vetsuisse Bern

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Ununited anconeal process disease in dogs is an important component of elbow dysplasia. While the radiographic diagnosis of UAP is usually straight forward, the decision making for treatment can be challenging. Do we need to treat, when, how? Can we salvage the anconeal process or do we remove it? After…

Orthopaedics for the pet and racing greyhound - Part 1: soft tissue injuries to the foot

Presenter: Mike Guilliard
MA VetMB CertSAO FRCVS

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Conditions that are covered are: Corns: diagnosis, aetiology and current best treatment with digital flexor tenotomies. Tendon inuries: superficial digital flexor tendon. Pad foreign bodies: diagnosis and treatment. Web injuries: sand burn and full skin split. Incisional separation podoplasty technique Nail: P3 osteomyelitis and ungual crest ostectomy Open subluxation of…

Orthopaedics Myths, Busted - Joint disease and OA

Presenter: Ben Walton
BVSc DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Getting great results in the surgical treatment of patellar luxation

Presenter: Duncan Barnes MA VetMB DSAS (Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Medial patellar luxation is a common cause of hindlimb lameness in dogs. Some cases can be very simple to treat whilst others are much more complicated and challenging. In this webinar, the causes of patellar luxation will be discussed and then a logical approach to the selection of the treatment…

Canine and Feline Tarsal Injuries and their Management

Presenter: Philip Witte
BSc BVSc CertAVP(GSAS) DSAS(Orth) MRCVS

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Traumatic injuries to the hock and pes are relatively frequently encountered in canine and feline veterinary practice. Developmental disease is limited to osteochondrosis and acquired disease is limited to proximal intertarsal subluxation. This seminar will begin with a refresher of the anatomy from the talo-crural joint to the tarso-metatarsal joints.…

When all else fails .. Surgical Managment of Canine Osteoarthritis Part 2

Presenter: Ben Walton
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This is the second part of a webinar on the surgical management of osteoarthritis in dogs, with some feline comparative data included. It is delivered in three sections. Section one recaps and updates the section on excision arthroplasty, specifically as it applies to our feline patients. Section two explores “load…

Canine cervical disk disease – conservative challenges and surgical techniques

Presenter: Bianca Hettlich
PD Dr. med. vet, Dipl ACVS

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This seminar will begin with a recap of typical features of the neurological examination in dogs with cervical disk disease. Important differences to disk disease of the thoracolumbar spine will be covered and why cervical disk disease can be potentially life threatening. This will be followed by a review of…

Be a Pro, do TPLO: Tips and tricks

Presenter: Miguel Solano
DVM DipECVS MRCVS
EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Join us in this online seminar and I will share with you tips and tricks (on a step-by-step basis) of the TPLO procedure that I have learnt from great surgeons’ teaching and from more than 9 years of personal experience doing TPLOs at Fitzpatrick referrals. We will review among others:…

Management Canine and Feline Carpal Injures

Presenter: Philip Witte
BSc BVSc CertAVP(GSAS) DSAS(Orth) MRCVS

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This presentation begins with a recap of the anatomy of the carpus with an emphasis on the features of relevance to disease. The palmar fibrocartilage is a passive resistor of carpal hyperextension, and multiple other short ligaments are critical to the stability of the joint. Imaging of the carpus typically…

Managing Hip Dysplasia

Presenter: Mark Morton BVSc DSAS(Orth)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This webinar will review the diagnosis and management of hip dysplasia in young patients. We will review the anatomy, the diagnostic challenges and treatment options available. We will also discuss how and when we decide on how to manage these patients.

Introduction to internal fixation including locking plating

Presenter: Richard Meeson MA VetMB MVetMed PGCertVetEd DipECVS FHEA MRCVS
Senior Lecturer Orthopaedic Surgery
RCVS & European Specialist Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

There are many different ways to fix fractures, however internal fixation using implants such as pins, plates and screws is a reliable and commonly used approach. This webinar will cover the basics of implants, fracture healing and internal fixation with a particular focus on plates and screws. Clinical applications and…

Case-based approach to the canine carpus and digits

Presenter: James Guthrie
BVM&S CertAVP (GSAS) DipECVS MRCVS
European & RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

The distal canine limb can suffer from a plethora of ailments. From fractures to luxations, infection to neoplasia, degeneration to congenital deformities, and many more. Lots of these conditions can look similar making diagnosis and management a challenge. In this session we will aim to pick apart the confusion with…

Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis

Presenter: Karen L Perry
BVM&S CertSAS DipECVS FHEA MRCVS

Category: Orthopaedic Club

During the past two decades, the ongoing review of clinical outcomes following fracture stabilization has led to a radical paradigm shift toward emphasizing the biologic component of fracture healing. This has become the foundation of a new philosophic approach known as minimally invasive osteosynthesis (MIO). With MIO, the fracture site…

Fracture management using minimal equipment

Presenter: Simon Roch BVM&S DSAS(Orth) Cert SAS MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This webinar explores the use of basic orthopaedic equipment and implants to treat fractures. Where few implants are available, it is important to fully consider case selection and be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of implants in order that a successful outcome can be achieved.

Orthopaedic Examination of the Thoracic Limb

Presenter: Alan Danielski
DVM MRCVS DipECVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Advances in fracture fixation and principles (focusing on locking plate developments)

Presenter: Pilar Lafuente DVM, PhD, DACVS-SA, DECVS, DACVSMR, CCRT, FHEA, MRCVS
Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery
Universidad Cardenal Herrera CEU, Valencia, Spain

Category: Orthopaedic Club

There has been a continuous evolution of internal fixation in veterinary surgery, and new and more advanced stabilization methods have been developed. Recently, the locking plating system was introduced in veterinary medicine and this has changed how we approach these fractures. This webinar is focused on the locking plate technology…

How should I treat Cranial Cruciate Ligament disease? Is TTA, TPLO, TCWO or CBLO better than the others?

Presenter: Nacho Calvo LdoVet CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Elbow Arthroscopy

Presenter: Pilar Lafuente DVM PhD DACVS-SA DECVS DACVSMR CCRT FHEA MRCVS
American, European & RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
American Specialist in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Category: Orthopaedic Club

The elbow is a complex joint as it articulates 3 bones, which need to growth simultaneously to prevent problems related to incongruency of the joint. There are a few conditions that may affect this joint and that can be managed arthroscopically. Arthroscopy is a highly effective tool in dogs affected…

Assessing and treating Common Calcaneal Tendinopathies in dogs

Presenter: Heidi Radke DrMedVet DipECVS MRCVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Common Calcaneal Tendinopathies in dogs can have a traumatic or atraumatic aetiology. Whereas traumatic injuries are usually straightforward in the decision-making as surgery is recommended in most cases, decision making in cases with underlying tendinopathy that are more chronic can be truly challenging. A wide variety of treatment options are…

Keeping joints healthy: what to tell owners

Presenter: Kinley Smith MA VetMB CertSAS DipECVS PhD MRCVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics

Category: Orthopaedic Club

It’s the first vaccination and the owner of the bouncy Labrador puppy is asking questions! “How much exercise can my puppy have”? “How can I reduce the risk of hip dysplasia”? “Should I start him on glucosamine to prevent arthritis”? These and similar questions often don’t have simple answers and…

Aiming for an optimal outcome in canine and feline orthopaedic patients - what else does it take apart from surgery?

Presenter: Heidi Radke DrMedVet DipECVS MRCVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This webinar will provide you with strategies to optimise the outcome of your small animal orthopaedic patients. Together we will brainstorm approaches to minimise the development and the clinical consequences of osteoarthritis, how to plan an effective aftercare and ways to enhance owner compliance. Our possibilities to assess outcomes after…

Humeral Condylar Fractures

Presenter: Steven J Butterworth MA VetMB CertAcct CertVR DSAO MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Humeral condylar fractures are a common problem in small animal practice. They pose difficulties at all levels from diagnosis to treatment, all of which can compromise the outcome. The aim of this webinar is to make the delegate aware of the problems that can be encountered, why they are encountered,…

Medial patellar luxation with concurrent Cranial Cruciate Ligament in the dog: some treatment options

Presenter: Turlough O’Neill MVB MVS MACVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Royal College Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Ortho)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Medial patellar luxation (MPL) is a common cause of lameness in small-breed dogs and is becoming increasingly more common in large-breed dogs. In a study that examined 1679 pet store puppies, 253 had at least one congenital defect (15%) amongst which 121 were patellar luxations (7.2%). In most reports between…

Articular Fractures in Dogs and Cats: Thoracic Limb

Presenter: Ben Walton BVSc DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This webinar consider and discussed the diagnosis and management of common (and less common) articular fractures of the thoracic limb of dogs and cats. There are sections on the shoulder, elbow and carpus. The aetiopathogenesis of these fractures is discussed, alongside a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of case…

Investigation and Management of Feline Tarsal Injuries

Presenter: Elvin Kulendra BVetMed MVetMed CertVDI DipECVS FHEA MRCVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Senior lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedics

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Feline tarsal injuries are commonly encountered following trauma. The tarsal joint is particularly prone to shearing injuries due to the paucity of soft tissue structure located in that region. The complex anatomy of the tarsal joint can often make diagnosis of these cases challenging. The webinar will review the anatomy…

How to Perform Elbow Arthroscopy and Its Indications

Presenter: Benito de la Puerta DVM CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

During this webinar we will be presenting how to perform an elbow arthroscopy in dogs. We will be discussing the indications to perform an elbow arthroscopy, how to introduce an arthroscope in to the joint step by step using pictures and videos and once in, knowing what is normal anatomy…

Angular Limb Deformities

Presenter: Scott Rutherford BVMS Cert SAS DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Angular limb deformities are relatively common and the term covers many different clinical presentations. There is a wide range in severity of the deformities and they often do not need any treatment however those that do can be extremely challenging to address. This webinar will briefly discuss the disturbances to…

Feline Pelvic Trauma

Presenter: Richard Meeson MA VetMB MVetMed DipECVS PGCertVE FHEA MRCVS
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Recognised Specialist
European Specialist Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This webinar will focus on a common site of trauma in cats - the pelvis. From initial triage, through to diagnosis and management of concurrent pelvic soft-tissue injuries, and then on to diagnosis and management of common pelvic fractures. Surgery for tube cystostostomy placement, in addition to hints and tips…

Fractures in Skeletally Immature Animals - A Case Based Approach

Presenter: Scott Rutherford BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS Recognised and European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

In this webinar the fractures that occur in skeletally immature animals and the challenges in treatment that they present will be discussed. The principles behind the available stabilisation techniques will be covered and then the most common fractures will be covered in a case based approach. The common complications and…

Getting the Most Out of Orthopaedic Radiography

Presenter: Lucas Beierer BVSc GradDipEd MVetSurg MACVSc DACVS-SA MRCVS
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animal
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Use of radiographs in the diagnosis of orthopaedic conditions is extremely common but sometimes imperfectly executed. The purpose of this seminar is to give practitioners a refresher in the key components of successful orthopaedic radiography in order to enhance their clinical practice. The principles of accurate image acquisition and interpretation…

Patellar Luxation - New Horizons

Presenter: Simon Roch BVM&S DSAS(Orth) Cert SAS MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Patellar luxation is a common and debilitating orthopaedic condition in companion animal practice. Successful management of the condition depends on accurate pre-operative assessment followed by the selection of an appropriate surgical procedure that may be employed alone, or in combination with other differing procedures. This webinar reviews the aetiology and…

Stifle Lameness in the Dog

Presenter: Steve Bright BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Pelvic limb lameness is a common presenting complaint in veterinary practice and frequently the stifle is the underlying joint affected. This webinar aims to cover the causes of stifle associated lameness most likely to be encountered in general practice. The first part of the webinar will focus on common stifle…

Management of the Trauma Patient from an Orthopaedic Point of View

Presenter: Pilar Lafuente DVM PhD DACVS-SA DECVS DACVSMR CCRT FHEA MRCVS
American and European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
American Specialist in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This webinar is focused on the initial management of dogs and cats after a traumatic accident. Although orthopaedic traumatic injuries are generally not life threatening, it is important they are assessed and managed early in order to provide adequate analgesia, prevent further tissue damage and infection, and allow an educated…

What is the Rationale for PAUL in Elbow Dysplasia?

Presenter: Andy Torrington BVMS CertSAO MRCVS

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Elbow Dysplasia is a complex pathology that can result in a significant impact on the quality of life of our medium and large breed patients. Traditionally this has been addressed by managing the fragmentation of the coronoid process or the cartilage flap in the case of Osteochondrosis Dissecans. This approach…

Incomplete Ossification of the Humeral Condyle

Presenter: Toby J Gemmill BVSc MVM DSAS(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS & ECVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

IOHC, or humeral condylar fissure (HCF), is encountered commonly in small animal practice in the UK. The condition, which preferentially affects spaniel breeds, is characterized by formation of a sagittal fissure across the humeral condyle. Diagnosis using standard radiology can be challenging, and computed tomography (CT) is often recommended. Dogs…

The Lame Young Dog; What Should I Do? – A Review of Common Conditions, Treatment Options and Evidence-Based Medicine

Presenter: Gareth Arthurs PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS(Orth) FHEA MRCVS 
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Lameness in young dogs is a common problem in first opinion practice, but localising the lameness, making a diagnosis and then advising the owner how best to proceed can be challenging. This webinar aims to demystify the challenge of the lame young dog by using a simple, common sense approach…

What to Do When Bone Doesn’t Heal: An Update on Bone Grafting

Presenter: Gareth Arthurs PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS(Orth) FHEA MRCVS 
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Failure of bone to heal is a very frustrating and serious but thankfully not common complication of fracture and osteotomy management. This webinar will take a comprehensive approach to understanding how bone normally heals and then develop this knowledge to understanding why and when bone doesn’t heal. Finally we will…

New Concepts: The TTA Rapid

Presenter: Steven Butterworth MA, VetMB, CertVR, DSAO, MRCVS,
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

TTA-rapid is a technique of tibial tuberosity advancement that is based on a modified Maquet procedure and used to manage lameness caused by cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency. The aims of this webinar are: To introduce the concept of TTA and the way the required advancement is calculated. To present the…

Managing Elbow Dysplasia in First Opinion Practice

Presenter: Rob Pettitt BVSc DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Elbow dysplasia is a common cause for thoracic limb lameness in medium to large breed dogs. The management of the lameness is often life long and can be a source of frustration for owners and veterinary surgeons alike. This webinar is designed to give vets in first opinion practice the…

Joint Effusions – Tips and Tricks

Presenter: Davinia Arnott BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This lecture will cover how to investigate joint effusions causing lameness in the dog. It will be a very practical lecture, using case based examples. It aims to allow you to transfer your knowledge immediately into general practice.

Managing Open Fractures

Presenter: Dr. Bianca Hettlich, medvet, DACVS
Assistant Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

An open fracture is one of the few orthopedic emergencies in veterinary medicine. Proper immediate handling of the affected limb is very important for the ultimate success of wound and fracture healing. Special treatment considerations for animals with open fractures will be discussed ranging from emergency handling to wound and…

Reasons Why Lateral Suture Stabilisation May Fail – a Review of 50 Cases

Presenter: Jon DyceMA, VetMB, MRCVS, DSAO Diplomate ACVS
Associate Professor

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This presentation reviews 50 dogs referred to The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center for investigation of poor recovery after lateral suture stabilization (LSS) for CCL rupture. Monofilament nylon with crimp was the most commonly used lateral suture material. Arthrotomy for CCL debridement and meniscal inspection was not consistently performed…

Strategies for Localising that Tricky Lameness

Presenter: Professor Eithne Comerford
MVB PhD CertVR CertSAS PGCertHE DipECVS FHEA MRCVS

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Challenging lameness cases in small animal orthopaedics often have us pulling our hair out! This lectures aim to provide delegates with a logical approach to these cases as well as tips and tricks to help localise them. The session will start with practical examples of how important history, subjective gait…

Caudal Jaw Trauma

Presenter: Ian Nicholson BVSc, CertSAS, DipECVS, MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Injuries to the mandible are common, and can be complex to diagnose and treat - especially those involving the caudal jaw and TMJ. This webinar will review the functional anatomy of the region and will outline a thorough and precise approach to cats (and dogs) with serious jaw injuries. The…

Hip Dysplasia

Presenter: Rob Pettitt BVSc DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Hip dysplasia is a common cause of pelvic limb lameness in large to giant breed dogs. The webinar will discuss the causes of hip dysplasia, and its link to laxity as well as diagnostic techniques and options for managing the disease. The webinar will aim to improve the delegates’ diagnostic…

How Do I Diagnose Forelimb Lameness?

Presenter: Davinia Arnott BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Category: Orthopaedic Club

“How I diagnose forelimb lameness” We will discuss the orthopaedic examination in detail with as many tips, tricks and case examples as possible. Potential diagnostics to help us determine the cause of lameness will be explored and more case examples will be given. The lecture is aimed at all levels…

Intervertebral Disc Disease

Presenter: Professor Simon R Platt BVM&S, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVIM (Neurology) Dipl. ECVN
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Intervertebral disc disease is a common cause of weakness, paralysis and recurrent back pain in canine patients. The treatment options depend on the type of disc disease, the vertebral location of the herniated disc, the duration of the disease, the clinical signs and the financial situation of the owner. Acute…

Plates and Screws- What’s All the Fuss About?

Presenter: Turlough O'Neill MVB MACVSc MVS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS and European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery(Orth)

Category: Orthopaedic Club

In this webinar Orthopaedic Surgeon Torlough O'Neill will discuss plates and screws and fracture healing and repair using plates and screws. He will also briefly discuss new developments over recent years.

Optimising the Interpretation of Radiographs in Orthopaedics

Presenter: Sarah Girling BSc BVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
Senior Surgeon at Fitzpatrick Referrals in Surrey

Category: Orthopaedic Club

More and more people are using digital imaging and can manipulate contrast post-production but that still doesn’t mean you get a diagnostic image that you can interpret. In this webinar senior surgeon Sarah Girling will focus on images we take daily, particularly of the appendicular skeleton and using case studies…

Practical Management of Common Traumatic Injuries to the Hip Joint

Presenter: Dr Eithne Comerford MVB PhD CertVR CertSAS PGCertHE DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS and ECVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
University of Liverpool

Category: Orthopaedic Club

This webinar will cover traumatic hip (coxofemoral) joint injuries that we commonly see in the dog and cat in orthopaedic practice. Pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of coxofemoral luxations, proximal femoral and acetabular fractures will be covered. Practical advice will be given on standard surgical approaches to the coxofemoral joint and…

Canine Osteoarthritis- An Update from NSAIDs to Stem Cells

Presenter: John Innes BVSc PhD CertVR DSAS(orth) MRCVS
Professor in Small Animal Surgery
University of Liverpool

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Osteoarthritis affects approximately 15% of adult dogs and is one of the most common conditions seen in small animal practice. There have been recent advances in staging the disorder, as well as new choices for disease management including new NSAIDs, new surgeries, and biological therapies based on stem cells. This…

Current Concepts In The Treatment Of Cruciate Ligament Disease

Presenter: Michael P Kowaleski DVM, Diplomate ACVS and ECVS
Associate Professor of Orthopedics
Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Category: Orthopaedic Club

Cranial cruciate ligament disease is the most common cause of hind limb lameness in the dog. Despite years of clinical and bench-top research, a surgical solution that achieves normal stifle kinematics remains elusive, and patients are routinely afflicted with progressive osteoarthritis. Surgical treatments can be divided into extra-capsular techniques that…