Event Details
AO VET NA Course—Operative Treatment of Veterinary Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction (with animal anatomical specimens)
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
This course addresses current and newer techniques / innovative concepts of maxillofacial trauma and fracture repair – utilizing techniques that respect the local anatomy (dentition and related structures) as well as maintaining orthopedic first principles of fracture repair. The goal of this course is to provide enhanced background training on dental structures, their physiology and their role in aiding or impeding fracture fixation. Similarly, the advantages / disadvantages of various orthopedic repair techniques and their effects on fracture healing are covered. The indications and methods of each of these differing approaches are complimentary and not mutually exclusive, where selection and successful execution are intertwined. The basis of technique selection plays an important role in minimizing complications and future morbidity, emphasizing the long-term implications to the dental structures and bone associated with injury and / or fixation. Reconstruction techniques in instances of severe trauma (highly comminuted fractures and / or gaps) and oncologic reconstruction also will be addressed. The long-term goals of the course are to provide the attendees with a knowledge-base to critically evaluate different fixation techniques and build confidence and experience with the various methods of fixation. Advanced fixation techniques will also be taught.
Prerequisites for Attendance:
This course is intended primarily for ACVS or AVDC Diplomates, residency program participants, and general practitioners with an advanced interest and expertise in maxillofacial trauma and fracture repair.
Previous participation in an AO VET Small Animal Basic Principles course is highly recommended;
Previous participation in an AO VET Small Animal Advanced Techniques in Fracture Management course also would be beneficial
Target Audience:
Enrollment is open to veterinary specialists, residents and practicing veterinarians with a specific interest in maxillofacial trauma and fracture repair
Tuition:
Level Name: Participant - VeterinaryPricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $2,000.00
Level Name: Participant - Veterinary
Pricing Tier: Resident
Tuition: $2,000.00
Level Name: Participant - Veterinary
Pricing Tier: Fellow
Tuition: $2,000.00
Level Name: Meeting Participant
Pricing Tier: Resident
Tuition: $2,000.00
Level Name: Meeting Participant
Pricing Tier: Fellow
Tuition: $2,000.00
Level Name: Meeting Participant
Pricing Tier: Attending
Tuition: $2,000.00
Course Prerequisite(s):
- Principles of Small Animal Fracture Management
Venue:
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):
- Residency Year 1
- Residency Year 2
- Residency Year 3
- Residency Year 4
- Residency Year 5
- Residency Year 6
- Residency Year 7
- Residency Year 8
- Fellow
- Veterinary Intern
- Practicing
Continuing Education Credit: 23.00
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)
- Integrate advances in the art and science of fracture repair into veterinary practice, particularly as it pertains to craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstruction in small animals
- Discuss complications associated with maxillofacial trauma and repair, and the implications for small animals, particularly canines
- Explain indications for internal fixation and the selection of criteria for implant hardware
- Apply new techniques and innovative concepts in maxillofacial fracture fixation to complicated cases in small animal surgical practice
- Discuss the mechanisms of maxillofacial growth and development and the possible consequences of various fixation techniques
- Explain the benefits and limitations of conservative fracture management using techniques relying on bonding teeth and restoring occlusion
- Identify potential applications for regenerative surgery and describe challenges associated with treatment of critical size defects
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Multipurpose Room E
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Multipurpose Room E
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Multipurpose Room E
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Multipurpose Room E
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Multipurpose Room E
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Multipurpose Room E
Viticus Group Eastern Campus
Multipurpose Room E
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.
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.
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.