Course program AOVET Small Animal Masters Course Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) October 27 28, 2017, Singapore Improving patient care across species
2 AOVET Small Animal Masters Course Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Value statement AOVET is committed to improving the quality of patient care through state of the art education, which combines presentations from leading specialists in the field with the practice of surgical skills and techniques on anatomic models. This well-established and proven combination allows the veterinary surgeon to apply theory in practice with the goal of improving his/her treatment techniques for the benefit of the patients and their owners. The AO principles of fracture management Fracture reduction and/or alignment to restore normal anatomical relationships Preservation of the blood supply to the soft tissues and the bone through a careful approach, gentle reduction and alignment techniques and atraumatic tissue handling Early and safe mobilization and rehabilitation of the injured part/body region and the patient as a whole Fracture fixation providing absolute or relative stability as required by the type of fracture, but also influenced by the injured bone, the patient, and the soft tissue condition
AOVET Small Animal Masters Course Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) 3 Dear AOVET course participant AOVET was founded in 1968 in Waldenburg, Switzerland with the help of Dr Fritz Straumann. He believed that the animals should also profit from the progress made in human fracture management. In 1968, several veterinarians met at the AO courses in Davos and decided to initiate veterinary fracture management courses on a worldwide basis. From the beginning, the veterinary fracture management courses involved lectures and practical exercises and, since then, more than 15 000 veterinarians from 45 countries have attended AOVET courses. We welcome you to this AOVET course and hope that your experience here will encourage you to become more interested in the AO community, specifically in AOVET. What is AOVET? We are veterinarians associated with the AO Foundation and we form one of the organization s four Specialties along with AOCMF, AOSpine and AOTrauma. The goal of all Specialties is to integrate applied and clinical research, education and community development functions into one direction for the benefit of our members, stakeholders and patients. How can AOVET help you? By working together and forming a dynamic group, we improve our ability to focus and leverage our resources, expertise and skills. This leads to better results and more rewards and benefits for our members. Why should you join AOVET? WE NEED YOU! By joining AOVET you will become part of the veterinary family within the AO Foundation. Through this membership you will develop lifelong friendships with leading veterinary specialists in trauma care as well as with key players in human CMF, Spine and Trauma surgery. Being involved with these stimulating groups will help you to expand your knowledge network and will provide new opportunities to advance veterinary trauma care. Yours sincerely, Content 2 Value statement 2 The AO Principles 3 Dear AOVET course participant 4 Goal of the course 4 Target participants 4 Course objectives 6 Course description 5 Chairperson 5 Faculty 6 Friday, October 27, 2017 7 Saturday, October 28, 2017 8 Course organization 8 Course information 8 Course venue 8 Partner 11 Upcoming AO Courses Carl Kirker-Head Chairperson AOVET Alessandro Piras Chair AOVET Education Commission
4 AOVET Small Animal Masters Course Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Goal of the course The goal of this workshop is to develop theoretical knowledge, decision-making and practical skills in the technique of tibial plateau levelling osteotomy for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament injury in dogs. Target participants This is a master level course suitable for veterinary surgeons with some previous experience in small animal or thopedic surgery. Prior attendance at an AO Principles of course (or equivalent) is strongly advised. Course objectives On completion of the course, participants will be able to: Recognize the clinical and radiographic indications for TPLO surgery Perform surgical planning for TPLO surgery Apply the principles of locking TPLO plate fixation Perform the surgical approach for combined stifle joint exploration and TPLO surgery Be familiar with the application of locking TPLO plates to stabilize the osteotomy Course description The didactic part of the workshop covers clinical examination of the cruciate deficient stifle, TPLO and radiographic planning concepts, the surgical technique of locking TPLO plating, meniscal injury, as well as the outcome and complications of TPLO. The surgical technique of plate application is practiced on plastic bone models. During the workshop, there will be much opportunity for discussion of questions, concepts, and problems with course faculty.
AOVET Small Animal Masters Course Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) 5 Chairpersons Alessandro Piras Italy Mark Glyde Australia Faculty International Peirone Bruno Italy bruno.peirone@unito.it Piras Alessandro Italy alexpvet@mac.com Vezzoni Luca Italy luca@vezzoni.it Faculty Regional Glyde Mark Australia m.glyde@murdoch.edu.au Tan Christopher Australia chris.tan@sydney.edu.au
6 AOVET Small Animal Masters Course Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Friday, October 27, 2017 TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO 07:30 08:00 Registration 08:00 08:10 Welcome and course introduction 08:10 08:30 Aetiology and pathogenesis of cranial cruciate ligament rupture 08:30 08:50 Clinical and radiographic diagnosis of cranial cruciate rupture 08:50 09:10 Biomechanics of cranial cruciate ligament rupture & TPLO rationale 09:10 09:40 Indications for TPLO and cases selection 09:40 10:00 Preoperative radiographic evaluation 10:00 10:20 COFFEE BREAK 10:20 10:40 Preoperative planning - measuring the tibial plateau angle and planning osteotomy position 10:40 11:20 Surgical approaches step by step 11:20 11:40 Meniscal inspection and considerations 11:40 12:10 Surgical technique 12:10 13:00 Planning exercise: Measuring the tibial plateau angle - ML Views on A4 paper 13:00 14:00 LUNCH 14:00 14:20 Overview of available TPLO implants 14:20 14:50 The Kyon TPLO System 14:50 15:30 Planning your case: ML and PA on A4 paper - TPA measuring, blade selection, osteotomy position, plate placement 15:30 15:50 COFFEE BREAK 15:50 16:50 Group 1: TPLO exercise on plastic bones - medium size breed Group 2: Measure the TPA on X-rays and discussion 16:50 17:30 Group 1: Measure the TPA on X-rays and discussion Group 2: TPLO exercise on plastic bones - medium size breed 17:30 18:00 Discussion and dry lab feedback 18:00 Course Dinner
AOVET Small Animal Masters Course Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) 7 Saturday, October 28, 2017 TIME AGENDA ITEM WHO 08:00 08:30 Intraoperative complications: how to avoid and manage them 08:30 08:50 Post-operative radiographic evaluation and post operative care 08:50 09:20 Follow up and postoperative complications 09:20 09:40 Revision Surgery. What I do now? 09:40 10:10 Interactive cases presentation and discussion 10:10 10:30 COFFEE BREAK 10:30 11:30 Group 1: TPLO exercise on plastic bones - toy breed Group 2: Collegial discussions 11:30 12:30 Group 1: Collegial discussions Group 2: TPLO exercise on plastic bones - toy breed 12:30 13:30 LUNCH 13:30 13:50 TPLO and patellar luxation 13:50 14:10 TPLO and tibial deformity 14:10 14:30 Dealing with very steep tibial plateau angles 14:30 14:50 COFFEE BREAK 14:50 15:20 Workshop: Planning 15:20 16:20 Group 1: Collegial discussiona Group 2: TPLO and patella luxation 16:20 17:20 Group 1: TPLO and patella luxation Group 2: Collegial discussion 17:20 17:30 Closing remarks & distribution of certificates 17:30 End of the course
8 AOVET Small Animal Masters Course Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Course organization Partner AOVET Asia Pacific Iris Lam Phone: +852 3956 1748 Fax: +852 2581 1772 Email: iris.lam@aovet.org www.aovet.org Course venue Four Points by Sheraton 382 Havelock Road, Singapore, 169629 Course information Course fee USD1,550 Included in the course fee are conference bag with documentation, coffee breaks, and lunches. Course certificate The course certificates will be available at the end of the course at the welcome desk. Evaluation guidelines All AOVET courses apply the same evaluation process either ARS (audience response system) or paper and pencil questionnaires. This will help AOVET to ensure that we continue to meet your training needs. Intellectual property Course materials, presentations, and case studies are the intellectual property of the course faculty. All rights are reserved. Check hazards and legal restrictions on www.aofoundation.org/legal. Recording, photographing, or copying of lectures, practical exercises, case discussions, or any course materials is strictly forbidden. Participants violating intellectual property will be dismissed. The AO Foundation reserves the right to film, photograph, and audio record during their events. Participants must understand that in this context they may appear in these recorded materials. The AO Foundation assumes participants agree that these recorded materials may be used for AO marketing and other purposes, and made available to the public. Security Security checks will be conducted at the entrance of the building. Wearing of a name tag is compulsory during lectures, workshops, and group discussions. No insurance The course organization does not take out insurance to cover any individual against accidents, thefts or other risks. Mobile phones use Mobile phones use is not allowed in the lecture halls and in other rooms during educational activities. Please be considerate of others by turning off your mobile phone. Dress code Casual
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