» March 25-27, 2010
Current Techniques in Canine Orthopedics, Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, $800.

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Faculty: Sherman Canapp, DVM, MS, CCRT, Diplomate ACVS, Debra Canapp, DVM, CVA, CCRT

Prerequisites: This 3-day course is open to veterinarians and certified rehabilitation professionals. Physical therapists, veterinary technicians and physical therapist assistants can register if they have taken Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation.

Course Description: Current Techniques in Canine Orthopedics provides students with an understanding of advanced orthopedics and sports-related injuries. This course includes in-depth lectures on the most recent advances in canine orthopedics and sports medicine, and the rehabilitation treatment recommended for specific conditions. Instrumentation, implants, and orthopedic devices will be available for demonstration. Gait analysis, orthopedic and rehabilitation examination/palpation, and diagnostic techniques will be demonstrated and practiced in the hands-on wet lab. Actual clinical cases will be used to illustrate certain conditions and treatment techniques. The current treatment options for osteoarthritis will also be discussed. This course is now RACE approved by the AAVSB. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians will earn 16 continuing education hours for successful completion of this 2-day course. (Note: We expect the number of CE hours to be increased for a 3-day course.)

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Course Fee: $800

Lecture Topics Include:

• Advancements in Canine Orthopedics (diagnostics, instrumentation, techniques)
• The Importance of the Rehabilitation TherapistñOrthopedic Surgeon Team
• Gait Analysis and the Orthopedic Examination
• The Canine Shoulder (conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options and rehabilitation therapy)
• The Canine Elbow (conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options and rehabilitation therapy)
• The Canine Carpus and Tarsus (conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options and rehabilitation therapy)
• Orthopedic Devices (orthotics, prosthetics, stifle braces, support systems, etc.)
• The Canine Hip (conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options and rehabilitation therapy)
• The Canine Stifle (conditions, clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment options and rehabilitation therapy)
• Common Strain Injuries in Performance and Working Dogs (Iliopsoas, Gracillis, Achilles tendon, etc.)
• Current Treatment Options for Canine Osteoarthritis

Wet Lab Topics Include:

• Gait Analysis and the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Exam
• Forelimb Palpation ñ Gait & Exam
• Orthopedic Devices ñ Forelimb
• Condition-Specific Rehabilitation Techniques ñ Forelimb
• Case Presentations ñ Forelimb conditions
• Hind Limb Palpation ñ Gait and Exam
• Orthopedic Devices ñ Hind Limb
• Condition-Specific Rehabilitation Techniques ñ Hind Limb
• Radiographic Interpretation
• Case Presentation ñ Hind limb conditions

Course Syllabus: View the course syllabus listing the subjects covered each day.