Orthopaedic Club Archive
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.06.2017
Feline Skull Fractures
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
Feline skull injuries include mandibular and maxillary fractures. Car accidents more commonly cause severe and multiple head injuries, while falls from a height more likely cause simple fractures, such as mandibular symphyseal separations or split palate. The main objectives of treatment of mandibular and maxillary fractures are restoration of dental…
View WebinarPublished on: 10.05.2017
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 26.04.2017
Management of Hip Dysplasia in the Juvenile and Adult Patients
Presenter: Rob Pettitt BVSc DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Hip dysplasia is an increasingly recognised cause of lameness in all ages of dogs. Historically these have been managed by non-surgical means until patients’ were failing to respond, at which stage surgery was chosen. Surgical techniques have greatly advanced in the last ten years and now there is a trend…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.03.2017
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.02.2017
A Practical Approach to Atlantoaxial Instability
Presenter: Bianca Hettlich Dr. med vet Diplomate ACVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This seminar will be about atlantoaxial instability in small animals, most commonly due to developmental disease of young miniature and toy breed dogs. These dogs usually have a malformed or absent dens and develop instability at the C1-C2 joint. Clinical signs and important differential diagnoses will be discussed as well…
View WebinarPublished on: 18.01.2017
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 06.12.2016
Management of Chronic Joint Pain
Presenter: Kevin Parsons BVSc (Hons), PhD, DipECVS, FHEA, MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Chronic joint pain is a commonly diagnosed condition in dogs. There are a number of options available for ongoing management of the problem. In this webinar we will review the indications for conservative treatment, traditional surgical salvage procedures (such as arthrodesis and excision arthroplasty), joint replacements and other surgical treatment…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.11.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 12.10.2016
An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Canine Osteosarcoma
Presenter: Stephen Kalff BVSc MANZCVS DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Diplomate and Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics
Senior Surgeon at Fitzpatrick Referrals
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumour in dogs. Given it’s highly aggressive biological behaviour clinical decision-making can be very challenging. This will lecture aims to provide an up to date overview of the disease. It will include sections on the behaviour, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging and prognostic indicators. It…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.09.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 02.08.2016
Feline Osteoarthritis
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
This webinar is focused on the aetiology, diagnosis and management of osteoarthritis in cats. Although feline osteoarthritis is not commonly the primary complaint we hear from clients in our daily practice, its prevalence is actually high, especially in senior individuals. Less evident clinical signs in feline pets is an important…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.07.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.06.2016
External Fixation of Fractures
Presenter: Dr Hannes Bergmann DrMedVet DipECVS MRCVS
ECVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
External skeletal fixation is an effective method of fracture repair and may be used in a variety of clinical situations including simple fractures, open or compound fractures, delayed and non-unions, highly comminuted fractures, fractures in which there are extensive soft tissue damage, and infected fractures. When used properly, application of…
View WebinarPublished on: 12.05.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.04.2016
The Common Calcaneal Tendon Repairs – Our Achilles Heel?
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
The common calcanean tendon comprises three main part the paired tendons of the gastrocnemius muscles the combined tendon of the gracilis, semitendinous and biceps femoris muscles the tendon of the superficial digital digital flexor muscle The complete complex structure is referred to as the Achilles tendon as it passes distally…
View WebinarPublished on: 09.03.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 03.02.2016
Hip Luxation in Practice – Management and Top Tips
Presenter: Ignacio Calvo LdoVet CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Hip Luxation is the most common joint luxation seen in practice, this webinar will help you diagnose this condition and stablish a sound management plan. Different treatment options and the rationale behind using them will be discussed in depth, from conservative management to total hip replacement. General anatomy and surgical…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.01.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.12.2015
Managing Ligament and Tendon Injuries
Presenter: Mark Morton BVSc CertSAS MRCVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Ligament and tendon injuries can be difficult. In this webinar some of these difficulties and the reason for them will be discussed. There will be a focus on novel ways to manage common calcaneal tendon and patellar ligament injuries using prosthetic ligaments adapted from the human field.
View WebinarPublished on: 12.11.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.11.2015
Stem Cells: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?
Presenter: John Innes BVSc PhD CertVR DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This session will clarify the current status “stem cell therapy” – an often confusing and rapidly changing sector. In addition, requests and advice in this area often come from clients through their exposure to media reports. Nomenclature will be explained prior to discussion of the biology and evidence around cell…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.10.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 09.09.2015
Canine Wobbler Syndrome
Presenter: Bianca Hettlich Dr. med vet Diplomate ACVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Canine cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM; Wobblers Syndrome) is a degenerative vertebral column disease of large and giant breed dogs. It typically causes chronic progressive neurologic deficits and pain but dogs can also present with acute deterioration. Thanks to advanced spinal imaging much has been learned about different forms of CSM, which…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.08.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.07.2015
Osteoarthritis and Its Management
Presenter: Mark Bush MA VetMB CertSAS DSAS(O) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Category: Orthopaedic Club
The webinar will provide an up to date synopsis of all the available options for the management of this frequently encountered disease. We will begin with a brief look at the underlying disease processes of OA, including our understanding of the recently discovered adipokines and the role of obesity in…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.06.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.05.2015
Arthrodesis in Dogs and Cats – Where, When and How?
Presenter: Ben Walton BVSc Cert SAS MRCVS
RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery
Staff Clinician in Small Animal Orthopaedics, Chestergates Veterinary Specialists
Category: Orthopaedic Club
The surgical principles of arthrodesis have traditionally been taught as meticulous removal of articular cartilage, placement of autogenous cancellous bone graft, rigid internal fixation, and post-operative external coaptation. In this webinar, Ben Walton reviews the current evidence that supports or refutes this dogma and will look into alternatives to bone…
View WebinarPublished on: 17.04.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 20.03.2015
Advances in Joint Replacement
Presenter: Scott Rutherford BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European & RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Joint replacement for companion animals has been available for over forty years but was rarely performed until the 1990s. Initially replacements were mostly limited to the hip and a few centres but with improvements in our knowledge this had led to more joints being able to be replaced and more…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.02.2015
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.
View WebinarPublished on: 13.01.2015
Shoulder and Elbow Luxation
Presenter: Steven Butterworth MA, VetMB, CertVR, DSAO, MRCVS,
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Luxation of both the shoulder and elbow joints are relatively uncommon when compared with those of the hip. However, they are similar in being associated with high morbidity if not dealt with in an appropriate manner. This presentation will aim to consider both developmental and traumatic luxation of the shoulder…
View WebinarPublished on: 05.12.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 04.11.2014
Lumbosacral Disease – An Orthopaedic Perspective
Presenter: Turlough O'Neill MVB MVS MACVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
The clinical signs seen with lumbosacral lesions differ from those seen at other locations of the spine mainly because of the unique anatomical structures of the region. A number of different term have been used to describe pathological conditions of the lumbosacral region, including cauda equine syndrome, lumbosacral stenosis, degenerative…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.10.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 09.09.2014
TPLO vs TTA vs TTO vs MMP vs LFS vs….. for CCL rupture – What’s what, and what’s the latest?
Presenter: Michael Hamilton BVM&S CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This webinar will discuss the various options currently available to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is dogs and cats. Extracapsular techniques will be discussed with tips and tricks on how to perform these techniques as effectively as possible as well as instances where these techniques may not be appropriate.…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.08.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.07.2014
Understanding and Managing Risk in Orthopaedic Patients
Presenter: Andy Torrington BVMS CertSAO MRCVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This presentation explores the concept of Risk in Small Animal Orthopaedics and the relationship between Risk and Complication and Safety and Efficacy in surgery. Our job as surgeons is to choose the most effective therapeutic option for our patients. Of course not all options are available to or suitable for…
View WebinarPublished on: 18.06.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.05.2014
How to Make the Most of the 10 Minute Orthopaedic Consultation
Presenter: Ben Walton BVSc CertSAS MRCVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Ten minutes isn’t long! Even fifteen or twenty minutes isn’t long enough to collect a useful clinical history, perform a thorough clinical examination, formulate a differential list and a diagnostic plan, and communicate it all effectively to an owner. In this webinar, designed for the busy GP vet, Ben Walton…
View WebinarPublished on: 03.04.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.03.2014
An Introduction to Locking Plates
Presenter: Gareth Arthurs PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS(Orth) FHEA MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Locking plates have been available in small animal orthopaedics for the last 10 years. In recent years, several different systems have come to market and prices have reduced, making them increasingly attractive. Should you consider investing in a locking system, and when is the right time to use a locking…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.02.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.01.2014
Is Rehabilitation Beneficial to the Post-Surgical Patient?
Presenter: Sarah Girling Bsc BVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club, Small Animal Practice Club
The positive perception of physical therapy in the human field together with increased awareness of options, effectiveness and expertise in animals has resulted in increasing demand for its use in animals. This means veterinarians have increasing awareness too but uptake may be slow. My previous ignorant self asked why is…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.12.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 12.11.2013
Bandaging Fractures – Troubles, Tips and Tricks
Presenter: Dr.Bianca Hettlich DACVS
Assistant Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This webinar will focus on indications for the use of external coaptation and principles of application for fracture management in cats and dogs. After a brief review of fracture reduction techniques and case selection, placement of different types of bandages, splints, casts and slings will be discussed. These will focus…
View WebinarPublished on: 31.10.2013
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.
View WebinarPublished on: 10.09.2013
How to Diagnose and Manage Medial Coronoid Disease in Practice
Presenter: Nacho Calvo Ldo Vet, CertSAS, Dip ECVS, MRCVS
Lecturer & Head of Small Animal Orthopaedics, Glasgow University Veterinary School
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Disease of the medial coronoid process is the commonest lesion found in lame young dogs where the lameness has been localised to the elbow. It is the most common cause of OA of the elbow of the large breeds and affects mainly the medial compartment of the joint (medial compartmental…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.08.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 19.07.2013
Tips, Trips and Traps in Diagnosing Hindlimb Lameness
Presenter: Associate Professor Mark Glyde BVSc MACVSc MVS DipECVS HDipUTL MRCVS
Murdoch University
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar Mark Glyde will discuss: “Classic” lameness vs subtle lameness Stance Gait change How good are we at detecting lameness? Cruciate disease radiographs – early diagnosis
View WebinarPublished on: 12.06.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.05.2013
Internal Fracture Fixation
Presenter: Andy Moores Moores BVSc DSAS(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Thinking of using plates and screws to manage fractures? Maybe you do already but would like to improve your technique or build your confidence. This webinar will review the basic principles of plate and screw use for fracture fixation including how to use lag screws and how to use compression…
View WebinarPublished on: 16.04.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 19.03.2013
Practical Approach to Meniscal Treatment in Dogs
Presenter: Dr Antonio Pozzi DVM MS DACVS
Assistant Professor in Small Animal Surgery, University of Florida
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar Dr Antonio Pozzi will give you an overview of the anatomy and function of the meniscus. He will discuss treatment decision making, the diagnosis of meniscal pathology and surgical techniques of meniscal resection and meniscal release.
View WebinarPublished on: 19.02.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.01.2013
Orthopaedics in Growing Animals
Presenter: Nacho Calvo Ldo Vet CertSAS Dip ECVS MRCVS
University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar, Nacho Calvo discusses 9 cases, representing the most common orthopaedic conditions present in growing animals. Radiographs and pictures are shown before the cases are discussed, giving you the opportunity of testing your knowledge. Every case is discussed from a practical and useful point of view. At the…
View WebinarPublished on: 04.12.2012
Musculoskeletal First Aid
Presenter: Andy Moores BVSc DSAS(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery Andy Moores talks about Musculoskeletal First Aid and gives an overview of the following: Trauma patient management Fractures Luxations and other joint injuries Shearing injuries Muscle injuries
View WebinarPublished on: 09.11.2012
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement for Cruciate Deficiency
Presenter: Andy Torrington BVMS CertSAO MRCVS
Torrington Orthopaedics, Brighouse
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Is Tibial Tuberosity Advancement the Optimal Solution for Cranial Cruciate Deficiency? Cruciate Disease is the commonest cause of hindlimb lameness in our patients and the list of treatment options for managing this condition is considerable. In this seminar Andy explores the concept of an 'optimal' method for managing Cranial Cruciate…
View WebinarPublished on: 22.10.2012
Getting The Most Out of Extracapsular Stabilisation
Presenter: Turlough O'Neill MVB MACVSc MVS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS & European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Torrington Orthopaedics
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar, Turlough O'Neill looks into extracapsular repair of the cranial cruciate ligament. Specific areas covered include anatomy and function; repair technique; the post-operative period; rehabilitation; complications and outcome.
View WebinarPublished on: 12.09.2012
A Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Lateral Humeral Condylar Fractures
Presenter: Jonathan Dyce MA VetMB DipACVS DSAO MRCVS
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Fracture of the lateral portion of the humeral condyle (FxLHC) is the most common fracture of the canine humerus. Salter-Harris Type IV FxLHC has a peak incidence at 4 months of age and often occurs with minimal inciting trauma. In the mature dog, incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle (IOHC)…
View WebinarPublished on: 07.08.2012
Fixing Femoral Fractures
Presenter: Mark Glyde BVSc MACVSc MVS DipECVS HDipUTL MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University
Category: Orthopaedic Club, Small Animal Practice Club
Mark Glyde provides his expertise in fixing femoral fractures in small animal practice.
View WebinarPublished on: 19.07.2012
Elbow Dysplasia Update
Presenter: Sarah Girling BVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Fitzpatrick Referrals
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar, Sarah will review the possible causes of Elbow Dysplasia/Medial Compartment Disease in the light of recent publications and research. She reviews the treatment options and compares published results. This presentation will give you a current overiew of this common condition and some guidelines for selecting the treatment…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.06.2012
Successful Patellar Luxation Management
Presenter: Gareth Arthurs PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS(Orth) FHEA MRCVS
Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This webinar will investigate the issues and challenges that are important to consider when managing patellar luxation. It will outline how to perform surgery accurately to achieve a successful result in the surgical management of patellar luxation. The focus will be on making the correct pre and intra-operative assessments to…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.05.2012
How to Manage Hock Luxations
Presenter: Carlos Macias Ldo Vet Cert SAS DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Centro Veterinario de Referencia Bahia de Malaga
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Hock injuries leading to joint instability are relatively common in the dog and cat, Most are the result of a significant trauma although some are associated with pre-existing or degenerative conditions. They can affect the talocrural joint, inter-tarsal joints or the tarso-metatarsal joints. Injuries to the collateral or plantar ligaments…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.04.2012
The A to Z of Carpal Arthrodesis
Presenter: Eithne Comerford MVB PhD CertVR CertSAS PGCertHE DipECVS MRCVS
University of Liverpool Small Animal Teaching Hospital
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This session will cover carpal arthrodesis starting with a refresher of the basic principles of arthrodesis right up to post-operative management and complications. It aims to improve the participants' confidence with the indications for, and knowledge of carpal arthrodesis-particularly pancarpal arthrodesis. Key areas covered: principles of arthrodesis including a brief…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.03.2012
Hip Dysplasia – Are You Making The Right Decisions?
Presenter: Andy Torrington BVMS CertSAO MRCVS
Torrington Orthopaedics
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This webinar will review the factors that lead to the development of Hip Dysplasia in dogs and explore the processes by which coxofemoral subluxation leads to articular surface pathology and clinical signs of lameness. Andy will help you to understand the rationale behind the surgical and conservative treatment options so…
View WebinarPublished on: 10.02.2012
How to Use MIPO in Radial and Tibial Fractures
Presenter: Mark Glyde BVSc MACVSc MVS DipECVS HDipUTL MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Murdoch University, Australia
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar, Professor Mark Glyde discusses minimally invasive plating strategies or the "MIPO" approach to the repair of radius and tibial fractures in small animals. He draws on his extensive clinical experience and uses case studies to cover surgical decision making, pre-operative fracture care and positioning.
View WebinarPublished on: 19.01.2012
The Secrets of Stifle Radiology ‘Exposed’
Presenter: Jonathan Dyce MA VetMB DSAO DipACVS MRCVS
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is one of the most common causes of hind limb lameness. In contradistinction to the radiology of hip dysplasia, in which subluxation and secondary osteoarthritis are obvious, the radiographic changes of CCL rupture can be subtle. In the seminar, the normal radiographic anatomy of the canine…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.12.2011
Lumbosacral Disease
Presenter: Professor Simon Platt BVM&S DipACVIM DipECVN MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Disease of the lumbosacral spine is usually due to disc herniation and can cause reduced activity, intermittent lameness, monoparesis, scuffing of the digits, progressive weakness and incontinence. The most prominent sign of this disease is pain which can be difficult to differentiate from orthopaedic disease. In this presentation, leading Neurology…
View WebinarPublished on: 09.11.2011
How To Manage Pelvic Fractures
Presenter: Steve Butterworth MA VetMB CertVR DSAO MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Weighbridge Referral Centre
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Pelvic fractures are common injuries in both dogs and cats, usually resulting from involvement in a road traffic incident. Assessing both the patient and the fracture can seem complex and daunting. However, by following a few basic principles both can be achieved quickly and reliably. It is then possible to…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.10.2011
Tibial Fractures – What to Do When the Shin Bone is Not Connected to the Thigh Bone!
Presenter: Mark Glyde BVSc MACVSc MVS DipECVS HDipUTL MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Murdoch University, Australia
Category: Orthopaedic Club, Small Animal Practice Club
The tibia is a common site of fracture in small animals and is over-represented as a site of complication after fracture repair. In this webinar, Professor Mark Glyde will use case examples to develop your practical skills in decision-making in tibial fractures. Specific discussion points include the importance of the…
View WebinarPublished on: 22.07.2011
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.06.2017
Feline Skull Fractures
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
Feline skull injuries include mandibular and maxillary fractures. Car accidents more commonly cause severe and multiple head injuries, while falls from a height more likely cause simple fractures, such as mandibular symphyseal separations or split palate. The main objectives of treatment of mandibular and maxillary fractures are restoration of dental…
View WebinarPublished on: 10.05.2017
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 26.04.2017
Management of Hip Dysplasia in the Juvenile and Adult Patients
Presenter: Rob Pettitt BVSc DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Hip dysplasia is an increasingly recognised cause of lameness in all ages of dogs. Historically these have been managed by non-surgical means until patients’ were failing to respond, at which stage surgery was chosen. Surgical techniques have greatly advanced in the last ten years and now there is a trend…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.03.2017
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.02.2017
A Practical Approach to Atlantoaxial Instability
Presenter: Bianca Hettlich Dr. med vet Diplomate ACVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This seminar will be about atlantoaxial instability in small animals, most commonly due to developmental disease of young miniature and toy breed dogs. These dogs usually have a malformed or absent dens and develop instability at the C1-C2 joint. Clinical signs and important differential diagnoses will be discussed as well…
View WebinarPublished on: 18.01.2017
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 06.12.2016
Management of Chronic Joint Pain
Presenter: Kevin Parsons BVSc (Hons), PhD, DipECVS, FHEA, MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Chronic joint pain is a commonly diagnosed condition in dogs. There are a number of options available for ongoing management of the problem. In this webinar we will review the indications for conservative treatment, traditional surgical salvage procedures (such as arthrodesis and excision arthroplasty), joint replacements and other surgical treatment…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.11.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 12.10.2016
An Update on Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Canine Osteosarcoma
Presenter: Stephen Kalff BVSc MANZCVS DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Diplomate and Specialist in Small Animal Orthopaedics
Senior Surgeon at Fitzpatrick Referrals
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumour in dogs. Given it’s highly aggressive biological behaviour clinical decision-making can be very challenging. This will lecture aims to provide an up to date overview of the disease. It will include sections on the behaviour, clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging and prognostic indicators. It…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.09.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 02.08.2016
Feline Osteoarthritis
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
This webinar is focused on the aetiology, diagnosis and management of osteoarthritis in cats. Although feline osteoarthritis is not commonly the primary complaint we hear from clients in our daily practice, its prevalence is actually high, especially in senior individuals. Less evident clinical signs in feline pets is an important…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.07.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.06.2016
External Fixation of Fractures
Presenter: Dr Hannes Bergmann DrMedVet DipECVS MRCVS
ECVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
External skeletal fixation is an effective method of fracture repair and may be used in a variety of clinical situations including simple fractures, open or compound fractures, delayed and non-unions, highly comminuted fractures, fractures in which there are extensive soft tissue damage, and infected fractures. When used properly, application of…
View WebinarPublished on: 12.05.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.04.2016
The Common Calcaneal Tendon Repairs – Our Achilles Heel?
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
The common calcanean tendon comprises three main part the paired tendons of the gastrocnemius muscles the combined tendon of the gracilis, semitendinous and biceps femoris muscles the tendon of the superficial digital digital flexor muscle The complete complex structure is referred to as the Achilles tendon as it passes distally…
View WebinarPublished on: 09.03.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 03.02.2016
Hip Luxation in Practice – Management and Top Tips
Presenter: Ignacio Calvo LdoVet CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Hip Luxation is the most common joint luxation seen in practice, this webinar will help you diagnose this condition and stablish a sound management plan. Different treatment options and the rationale behind using them will be discussed in depth, from conservative management to total hip replacement. General anatomy and surgical…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.01.2016
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.12.2015
Managing Ligament and Tendon Injuries
Presenter: Mark Morton BVSc CertSAS MRCVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Ligament and tendon injuries can be difficult. In this webinar some of these difficulties and the reason for them will be discussed. There will be a focus on novel ways to manage common calcaneal tendon and patellar ligament injuries using prosthetic ligaments adapted from the human field.
View WebinarPublished on: 12.11.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.11.2015
Stem Cells: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?
Presenter: John Innes BVSc PhD CertVR DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This session will clarify the current status “stem cell therapy” – an often confusing and rapidly changing sector. In addition, requests and advice in this area often come from clients through their exposure to media reports. Nomenclature will be explained prior to discussion of the biology and evidence around cell…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.10.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 09.09.2015
Canine Wobbler Syndrome
Presenter: Bianca Hettlich Dr. med vet Diplomate ACVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Canine cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM; Wobblers Syndrome) is a degenerative vertebral column disease of large and giant breed dogs. It typically causes chronic progressive neurologic deficits and pain but dogs can also present with acute deterioration. Thanks to advanced spinal imaging much has been learned about different forms of CSM, which…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.08.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.07.2015
Osteoarthritis and Its Management
Presenter: Mark Bush MA VetMB CertSAS DSAS(O) MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Category: Orthopaedic Club
The webinar will provide an up to date synopsis of all the available options for the management of this frequently encountered disease. We will begin with a brief look at the underlying disease processes of OA, including our understanding of the recently discovered adipokines and the role of obesity in…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.06.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.05.2015
Arthrodesis in Dogs and Cats – Where, When and How?
Presenter: Ben Walton BVSc Cert SAS MRCVS
RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery
Staff Clinician in Small Animal Orthopaedics, Chestergates Veterinary Specialists
Category: Orthopaedic Club
The surgical principles of arthrodesis have traditionally been taught as meticulous removal of articular cartilage, placement of autogenous cancellous bone graft, rigid internal fixation, and post-operative external coaptation. In this webinar, Ben Walton reviews the current evidence that supports or refutes this dogma and will look into alternatives to bone…
View WebinarPublished on: 17.04.2015
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 20.03.2015
Advances in Joint Replacement
Presenter: Scott Rutherford BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European & RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Joint replacement for companion animals has been available for over forty years but was rarely performed until the 1990s. Initially replacements were mostly limited to the hip and a few centres but with improvements in our knowledge this had led to more joints being able to be replaced and more…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.02.2015
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.
View WebinarPublished on: 13.01.2015
Shoulder and Elbow Luxation
Presenter: Steven Butterworth MA, VetMB, CertVR, DSAO, MRCVS,
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Luxation of both the shoulder and elbow joints are relatively uncommon when compared with those of the hip. However, they are similar in being associated with high morbidity if not dealt with in an appropriate manner. This presentation will aim to consider both developmental and traumatic luxation of the shoulder…
View WebinarPublished on: 05.12.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 04.11.2014
Lumbosacral Disease – An Orthopaedic Perspective
Presenter: Turlough O'Neill MVB MVS MACVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
The clinical signs seen with lumbosacral lesions differ from those seen at other locations of the spine mainly because of the unique anatomical structures of the region. A number of different term have been used to describe pathological conditions of the lumbosacral region, including cauda equine syndrome, lumbosacral stenosis, degenerative…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.10.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 09.09.2014
TPLO vs TTA vs TTO vs MMP vs LFS vs….. for CCL rupture – What’s what, and what’s the latest?
Presenter: Michael Hamilton BVM&S CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This webinar will discuss the various options currently available to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is dogs and cats. Extracapsular techniques will be discussed with tips and tricks on how to perform these techniques as effectively as possible as well as instances where these techniques may not be appropriate.…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.08.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.07.2014
Understanding and Managing Risk in Orthopaedic Patients
Presenter: Andy Torrington BVMS CertSAO MRCVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This presentation explores the concept of Risk in Small Animal Orthopaedics and the relationship between Risk and Complication and Safety and Efficacy in surgery. Our job as surgeons is to choose the most effective therapeutic option for our patients. Of course not all options are available to or suitable for…
View WebinarPublished on: 18.06.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.05.2014
How to Make the Most of the 10 Minute Orthopaedic Consultation
Presenter: Ben Walton BVSc CertSAS MRCVS
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Ten minutes isn’t long! Even fifteen or twenty minutes isn’t long enough to collect a useful clinical history, perform a thorough clinical examination, formulate a differential list and a diagnostic plan, and communicate it all effectively to an owner. In this webinar, designed for the busy GP vet, Ben Walton…
View WebinarPublished on: 03.04.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.03.2014
An Introduction to Locking Plates
Presenter: Gareth Arthurs PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS(Orth) FHEA MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Locking plates have been available in small animal orthopaedics for the last 10 years. In recent years, several different systems have come to market and prices have reduced, making them increasingly attractive. Should you consider investing in a locking system, and when is the right time to use a locking…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.02.2014
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.01.2014
Is Rehabilitation Beneficial to the Post-Surgical Patient?
Presenter: Sarah Girling Bsc BVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club, Small Animal Practice Club
The positive perception of physical therapy in the human field together with increased awareness of options, effectiveness and expertise in animals has resulted in increasing demand for its use in animals. This means veterinarians have increasing awareness too but uptake may be slow. My previous ignorant self asked why is…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.12.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 12.11.2013
Bandaging Fractures – Troubles, Tips and Tricks
Presenter: Dr.Bianca Hettlich DACVS
Assistant Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This webinar will focus on indications for the use of external coaptation and principles of application for fracture management in cats and dogs. After a brief review of fracture reduction techniques and case selection, placement of different types of bandages, splints, casts and slings will be discussed. These will focus…
View WebinarPublished on: 31.10.2013
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.
View WebinarPublished on: 10.09.2013
How to Diagnose and Manage Medial Coronoid Disease in Practice
Presenter: Nacho Calvo Ldo Vet, CertSAS, Dip ECVS, MRCVS
Lecturer & Head of Small Animal Orthopaedics, Glasgow University Veterinary School
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Disease of the medial coronoid process is the commonest lesion found in lame young dogs where the lameness has been localised to the elbow. It is the most common cause of OA of the elbow of the large breeds and affects mainly the medial compartment of the joint (medial compartmental…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.08.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 19.07.2013
Tips, Trips and Traps in Diagnosing Hindlimb Lameness
Presenter: Associate Professor Mark Glyde BVSc MACVSc MVS DipECVS HDipUTL MRCVS
Murdoch University
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar Mark Glyde will discuss: “Classic” lameness vs subtle lameness Stance Gait change How good are we at detecting lameness? Cruciate disease radiographs – early diagnosis
View WebinarPublished on: 12.06.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 14.05.2013
Internal Fracture Fixation
Presenter: Andy Moores Moores BVSc DSAS(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Thinking of using plates and screws to manage fractures? Maybe you do already but would like to improve your technique or build your confidence. This webinar will review the basic principles of plate and screw use for fracture fixation including how to use lag screws and how to use compression…
View WebinarPublished on: 16.04.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 19.03.2013
Practical Approach to Meniscal Treatment in Dogs
Presenter: Dr Antonio Pozzi DVM MS DACVS
Assistant Professor in Small Animal Surgery, University of Florida
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar Dr Antonio Pozzi will give you an overview of the anatomy and function of the meniscus. He will discuss treatment decision making, the diagnosis of meniscal pathology and surgical techniques of meniscal resection and meniscal release.
View WebinarPublished on: 19.02.2013
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…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.01.2013
Orthopaedics in Growing Animals
Presenter: Nacho Calvo Ldo Vet CertSAS Dip ECVS MRCVS
University of Glasgow, School of Veterinary Medicine
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar, Nacho Calvo discusses 9 cases, representing the most common orthopaedic conditions present in growing animals. Radiographs and pictures are shown before the cases are discussed, giving you the opportunity of testing your knowledge. Every case is discussed from a practical and useful point of view. At the…
View WebinarPublished on: 04.12.2012
Musculoskeletal First Aid
Presenter: Andy Moores BVSc DSAS(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery Andy Moores talks about Musculoskeletal First Aid and gives an overview of the following: Trauma patient management Fractures Luxations and other joint injuries Shearing injuries Muscle injuries
View WebinarPublished on: 09.11.2012
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement for Cruciate Deficiency
Presenter: Andy Torrington BVMS CertSAO MRCVS
Torrington Orthopaedics, Brighouse
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Is Tibial Tuberosity Advancement the Optimal Solution for Cranial Cruciate Deficiency? Cruciate Disease is the commonest cause of hindlimb lameness in our patients and the list of treatment options for managing this condition is considerable. In this seminar Andy explores the concept of an 'optimal' method for managing Cranial Cruciate…
View WebinarPublished on: 22.10.2012
Getting The Most Out of Extracapsular Stabilisation
Presenter: Turlough O'Neill MVB MACVSc MVS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
RCVS & European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Torrington Orthopaedics
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar, Turlough O'Neill looks into extracapsular repair of the cranial cruciate ligament. Specific areas covered include anatomy and function; repair technique; the post-operative period; rehabilitation; complications and outcome.
View WebinarPublished on: 12.09.2012
A Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Lateral Humeral Condylar Fractures
Presenter: Jonathan Dyce MA VetMB DipACVS DSAO MRCVS
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Fracture of the lateral portion of the humeral condyle (FxLHC) is the most common fracture of the canine humerus. Salter-Harris Type IV FxLHC has a peak incidence at 4 months of age and often occurs with minimal inciting trauma. In the mature dog, incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle (IOHC)…
View WebinarPublished on: 07.08.2012
Fixing Femoral Fractures
Presenter: Mark Glyde BVSc MACVSc MVS DipECVS HDipUTL MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University
Category: Orthopaedic Club, Small Animal Practice Club
Mark Glyde provides his expertise in fixing femoral fractures in small animal practice.
View WebinarPublished on: 19.07.2012
Elbow Dysplasia Update
Presenter: Sarah Girling BVSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Fitzpatrick Referrals
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar, Sarah will review the possible causes of Elbow Dysplasia/Medial Compartment Disease in the light of recent publications and research. She reviews the treatment options and compares published results. This presentation will give you a current overiew of this common condition and some guidelines for selecting the treatment…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.06.2012
Successful Patellar Luxation Management
Presenter: Gareth Arthurs PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DSAS(Orth) FHEA MRCVS
Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This webinar will investigate the issues and challenges that are important to consider when managing patellar luxation. It will outline how to perform surgery accurately to achieve a successful result in the surgical management of patellar luxation. The focus will be on making the correct pre and intra-operative assessments to…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.05.2012
How to Manage Hock Luxations
Presenter: Carlos Macias Ldo Vet Cert SAS DSAS(Orth) MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Centro Veterinario de Referencia Bahia de Malaga
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Hock injuries leading to joint instability are relatively common in the dog and cat, Most are the result of a significant trauma although some are associated with pre-existing or degenerative conditions. They can affect the talocrural joint, inter-tarsal joints or the tarso-metatarsal joints. Injuries to the collateral or plantar ligaments…
View WebinarPublished on: 13.04.2012
The A to Z of Carpal Arthrodesis
Presenter: Eithne Comerford MVB PhD CertVR CertSAS PGCertHE DipECVS MRCVS
University of Liverpool Small Animal Teaching Hospital
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This session will cover carpal arthrodesis starting with a refresher of the basic principles of arthrodesis right up to post-operative management and complications. It aims to improve the participants' confidence with the indications for, and knowledge of carpal arthrodesis-particularly pancarpal arthrodesis. Key areas covered: principles of arthrodesis including a brief…
View WebinarPublished on: 08.03.2012
Hip Dysplasia – Are You Making The Right Decisions?
Presenter: Andy Torrington BVMS CertSAO MRCVS
Torrington Orthopaedics
Category: Orthopaedic Club
This webinar will review the factors that lead to the development of Hip Dysplasia in dogs and explore the processes by which coxofemoral subluxation leads to articular surface pathology and clinical signs of lameness. Andy will help you to understand the rationale behind the surgical and conservative treatment options so…
View WebinarPublished on: 10.02.2012
How to Use MIPO in Radial and Tibial Fractures
Presenter: Mark Glyde BVSc MACVSc MVS DipECVS HDipUTL MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Murdoch University, Australia
Category: Orthopaedic Club
In this webinar, Professor Mark Glyde discusses minimally invasive plating strategies or the "MIPO" approach to the repair of radius and tibial fractures in small animals. He draws on his extensive clinical experience and uses case studies to cover surgical decision making, pre-operative fracture care and positioning.
View WebinarPublished on: 19.01.2012
The Secrets of Stifle Radiology ‘Exposed’
Presenter: Jonathan Dyce MA VetMB DSAO DipACVS MRCVS
College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is one of the most common causes of hind limb lameness. In contradistinction to the radiology of hip dysplasia, in which subluxation and secondary osteoarthritis are obvious, the radiographic changes of CCL rupture can be subtle. In the seminar, the normal radiographic anatomy of the canine…
View WebinarPublished on: 15.12.2011
Lumbosacral Disease
Presenter: Professor Simon Platt BVM&S DipACVIM DipECVN MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Disease of the lumbosacral spine is usually due to disc herniation and can cause reduced activity, intermittent lameness, monoparesis, scuffing of the digits, progressive weakness and incontinence. The most prominent sign of this disease is pain which can be difficult to differentiate from orthopaedic disease. In this presentation, leading Neurology…
View WebinarPublished on: 09.11.2011
How To Manage Pelvic Fractures
Presenter: Steve Butterworth MA VetMB CertVR DSAO MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Weighbridge Referral Centre
Category: Orthopaedic Club
Pelvic fractures are common injuries in both dogs and cats, usually resulting from involvement in a road traffic incident. Assessing both the patient and the fracture can seem complex and daunting. However, by following a few basic principles both can be achieved quickly and reliably. It is then possible to…
View WebinarPublished on: 11.10.2011
Tibial Fractures – What to Do When the Shin Bone is Not Connected to the Thigh Bone!
Presenter: Mark Glyde BVSc MACVSc MVS DipECVS HDipUTL MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Murdoch University, Australia
Category: Orthopaedic Club, Small Animal Practice Club
The tibia is a common site of fracture in small animals and is over-represented as a site of complication after fracture repair. In this webinar, Professor Mark Glyde will use case examples to develop your practical skills in decision-making in tibial fractures. Specific discussion points include the importance of the…
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