Extracapsular (ExCap) Lateral Fabello-Tibial Suture Stabilisation of the Stifle and Corrective Surgery for Patella Luxation

The morning session will cover the aetiopathogenesis of cranial cruciate ligament disease a review of the anatomy and function of the stifle and look at orthopaedic examination and diagnostic techniques. This will be followed by a review of principal surgical techniques used to treat cranial cruciate ligament rupture. We will have a discussion on meniscal examination and treatment of meniscal injury before heading to the lab for both a dry and wet lab practical.

In the afternoon we will review patellar luxation with a review of the anatomy and function and a orthopaedic examination and diagnostic techniques. The afternoon concludes with a dry and wet lab practical and aa discussion for experiential insight, critical feedback and answers to your questions.

Course Objectives:

• Selection of appropriate patients for lateral suture and tibial crest transposition

• Understanding the regional anatomy and appropriate landmarks for implant placement

• Use and selection of instruments and implants

• How to perform the lateral tibia fabellar suture and the commonly applied surgeries for patella luxation such as tibial crest transposition and sulcoplasties

• Post operative management of patients

• Recognising and resolving the complications associated with surgery