Event Details
Small Animal - Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis in Veterinary Traumatology
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis (MIO) has been successfully implemented in human orthopedics for more than 2 decades. Unfortunately, despite evidence that, compared to traditional osteosynthesis, MIO is associated with faster bone healing, lower morbidity, faster functional recovery and fewer complications, this philosophy has yet to be fully embraced by the veterinary orthopedic community at large.
To date, while MIO has been successfully used to treat diaphyseal, metaphyseal, epiphyseal and articular fractures as well as sacro-iliac luxation, surgeons’ exposure to this relatively new field in veterinary orthopedics has been limited to few presentations at meetings (mainly ACVS and ECVS) and few clinical papers. We believe that this new philosophical approach to trauma needs to be addressed and taught on a broader scale. The establishment of an AOVet Masters course would fill the current void in continuing education programs and allow veterinary orthopedic surgeons to learn about the biological basis for MIO, surgical techniques, new implants as well as advanced imaging techniques and radioprotection. Such exposure will undoubtedly lead to improved management of fractures in companion animals and hopefully generate interest in clinical research so that the relative benefits of traditional, OBDNT and MIO techniques may be objectively compared.
Tuition: $1,500
Tuition:
Level Name: Participant - VeterinaryPricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $1,500.00
Course Prerequisite(s):
- Principles of Small Animal Fracture Management
- Advanced Techniques in Small Animal Fracture Management
Venue:
Embassy Suites - Las Vegas4315 Swenson Street
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Phone Number: 1-702-795-2800
Western Veterinary Conference - Oquendo Center
2425 E. Oquendo Road
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Phone Number: 866-800-7326
Language(s):
EnglishDirectly Provided by:
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Professional Level Prerequisite(s):
(No Prerequisites)Continuing Education Credit: 12.00
Activity will be certified for continuing education.
Expected results of AONA's CME activities for surgeons, fellows, and residents are to:
• Increase their knowledge base and surgical skill level
• Improve competence by applying advances of knowledge in patient care in the areas of trauma, degenerative disorders, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive surgical techniques
• Address practice performance gaps by improving management of aspects of traumatic injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (i.e., pre-operative planning to post-operative care)
- Define and explain MIO principles
- Describe and integrate new reduction and fixation techniques used to reduce one’s surgical footprint
- Differentiate indirect from direct fragment manipulation and assess their effect on the soft tissue envelope
- Associate the biological benefits of remote percutaneous plate osteosynthesis and the need to provide adequate mechanical stability at the fracture site
- Recognize MIO challenges and limitations and realize when a shift to ORIF (OBDNT) techniques is required
- Assess the impact of new technologies (implants and advanced imaging) in successfully performing MIO
- Evaluate the risk / benefit of intra-operative fluoroscopy during MIO; implement effective protective measures to decrease radiation exposure to the surgical team (ALARA); recognize the importance of monitoring radiation exposure
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AO North America or any commercial supporter. The certificate provided pertains only to the participants’ completion of the course.
This course will involve exposure to and contact with animal anatomic specimens. These specimens are being utilized for purposes of teaching and learning and are to be treated with the utmost respect. Participants should be familiar with and understand the potential risks involved and will be required to observe all customary safety procedures.
In-Kind Support
AO North America gratefully acknowledges in-kind support for equipment and technical staff from J&JMedTech.
Educational Grant
AO North America gratefully acknowledges funding for its education activities from the AO Foundation. The AO Foundation receives funding for education from Synthes GmbH.