Patella Luxation Surgery

Central CPD is delighted to be partnering with Cavix to provide this course.

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For more information about Cavix please visit www.cavix.co.uk

Please note that this is an external course with Cavix, so is not eligible for Central CPD membership prices.

This course is aimed at vets who are looking to learn how to treat patella luxation. It is a practical hands-on course which will include presentation theory, hands on sawbones exercises and cadaver wet lab practice. The course will look at stifle anatomy and how to diagnose patella luxation along with approach to the stifle joint. Treatment options and selection of the correct technique Tibia Tuberosity Transposition, Sulcoplasty, corrective osteotomy will be explained. We will look at the Rita Leibinger Rapid luxation and have hands on practical with the mentioned techniques.  Complications and solutions will be looked at and discussed throughout the course, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and get hands on with the kit.

Topics to be covered:

• Stifle anatomy
• Diagnosis of Patella Luxation
• Surgical options- Tibial Tuberosity Transposition, Sulcoplasty and Corrective osteotomy.
• Pre operative planning
• Decision making in treatment options
• Dealing with complications
• Titanium Versus Stainless steel