Event Details
Advanced Techniques in the Management of Small Animal Spinal Disorders
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The AOVET North America Advanced Techniques in the Management of Small Animal Spinal Disorders course is designed to help participants apply the AO Principles of anatomic reduction, stable fixation, atraumatic surgical technique and early, pain-free mobilization to small animal spinal surgery. The course will be taught by experienced faculty from both neurological and orthopedic spine surgery disciplines, with additional emphasis on imaging taught by a radiology faculty member. The modular course format will focus on the spine patient as a conceptual case study along with practical laboratory exercises on canine cadavers and plastic bone models. Participants in small groups will rotate through each module and laboratory over the two day period. Topics to be covered include: canine cervical and lumbosacral degenerative disease, atlanto-axial disease/trauma, cervical, thoracic and lumbar trauma, and stabilization of all spinal levels.
Faculty will encourage all participants to be actively involved with the small group discussions in order to optimize course relevance and experience.
Each treatment presented (surgical or medical) will cite the literature in the best evidenced-based fashion possible.
Target Audience
1. ACVS or ACVIM Neurology Diplomates/ Small Animal Surgeons with an equivalent degree from other countries
2. Surgeons who have completed a Small Animal AO Veterinary Basic Principles and Advanced course
3. Attendees should be familiar with the approaches to the canine spine and ventral slot / hemi-laminectomy techniques
It is anticipated that participants have some spine experience to be able to actively participate in the case discussions and perform routine surgical approaches in the lab.
Tuition:
Level Name: Participant - VeterinaryPricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $1,500.00
Level Name: Participant - Veterinary
Pricing Tier: Audit
Tuition: $750.00
Course Prerequisite(s):
No PrerequisitesVenue:
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel3400 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Phone Number: 702 784 5700
www.renaissancelasvegas.com
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
5810 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Phone Number: 702-739-6698
www.viticusgroup.org
Language(s):
EnglishDirectly Provided by:
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Professional Level Prerequisite(s):
(No Prerequisites)Continuing Education Credit: 14.50
AO North America is a Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) Provider (Number 50-26631).
Designation Statement
This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for ____ hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program if you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.
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)
- Comprehend the principles of injury mechanisms and fracture classifications for the canine spine
- Identify the anatomic and biomechanical issues in canine spinal fixation
- Describe treatment options for surgical and non-surgical management of small animal spinal disorders
- Apply skills developed in the practical exercises to surgical practice
- Apply AO Principles to small animal spinal surgery
It is the policy of AO North America to abide by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support. Standard 2: “Disclosures Relevant to Potential Commercial Bias and Relevant Financial Relationships of Those with Control over CME Content,” requires all planners, including course directors, chairs, and faculty, involved in the development of CME content to disclose their relevant financial relationships prior to participating in the activity. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience. The intent of the disclosure is not to prevent a faculty with a relevant financial or other relationship from teaching, but to provide participants with information that might be of importance to their evaluation of content. All potential conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to the commencement of this activity.
Some medical devices used for teaching purposes and/or discussed in AO North America’s educational activities may have been cleared by the FDA for specific uses only or may not yet be approved for any purpose. Faculty may discuss off-label, investigational, or experimental uses of products/devices in CME certified educational activities. Faculty have been advised that all recommendations involving clinical medicine in this CME activity are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients.
All scientific research referred to, reported or used in this CME activity in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
AONA does not endorse nor promote the use of any product/device of commercial entities. Equipment used in this course is for teaching purposes only with the intent to enhance the learning experience.
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The opinions or views expressed in this live continuing medical education activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of
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.