Next Steps in Orthopaedic Surgery (2 day course – Swindon)

This two-day course is aimed at veterinary surgeons who already have experience with basic orthopaedic procedures and wish to expand their skills in fracture management and surgical planning. You will work through the full orthopaedic workflow, from diagnostic imaging and fracture assessment through to surgical repair and postoperative evaluation.

A combination of lectures, group discussion and extensive wet-lab sessions will allow you to practise fixation techniques while developing a structured approach to orthopaedic case management. The course focuses on improving surgical planning, decision-making and technical execution in real clinical scenarios.

Topics to be covered

• Advanced principles of fracture assessment and classification
• Pre-operative planning using diagnostic imaging
• Orthopaedic decision-making and fixation strategies
• Practical fracture fixation techniques
• Selection and application of implants
• Post-operative assessment of fracture repair
• Complication recognition and management