Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery (2 day course – Sheffield)

This introductory orthopaedic surgery course will give you the knowledge and practical skills required to manage common orthopaedic conditions in dogs. Through a mixture of lectures and wet-lab practical sessions, you’ll review key surgical anatomy and develop confidence in performing routine orthopaedic procedures.

The course focuses on fundamental principles of fracture management, surgical approaches to joints and bones, and the treatment of common conditions affecting the canine musculoskeletal system. No prior orthopaedic surgical experience is required, making it ideal for veterinary surgeons beginning to develop their orthopaedic skill set.

Topics to be covered

• Orthopaedic surgical anatomy and tissue handling principles
• Surgical approaches to bones and joints
• Principles of fracture assessment and planning
• Fracture repair using pins, plates and wires
• Correct use of screws in orthopaedic fixation
• Cranial cruciate ligament disease and stabilisation techniques
• Medial patellar luxation repair
• Femoral head and neck excision (FHNE)
• Surgical management of hip luxation
• Osteochondrosis and developmental joint disease