COURSE DESCRIPTION:
These courses bring together from North America and Europe recognized authorities in canine and equine orthopedics. Through seminars and hands-on laboratory sessions, course participants are presented with the most current information in the art and science of fracture repair in veterinary medicine. The courses start at 8:00 am May 20 and end at noon May 23.
The Basic Canine and Basic Equine Courses encompass the study of oseosynthesis and the technical aspects of stable surgical fixation of fractured bones. Seminars emphasize fundamentals and practical techniques. Supervised practical laboratory sessions provide the participant with the opportunity to gain experience and technical proficiency.
The Canine and Equine Advanced Courses emphasizes different orthopedic topics each year. Complex problems and their solutions are presented in the seminars. Practical laboratories allow fine tuning of implant application skills and practice solving complicated orthopedic problems. Participants must have taken the Basic Course or an equivalent.
Seminars in this section provide the participant with and understanding of bone healing and how it can be favorably influenced through rigid internal fixation of fractures. The scientific principles of fracture repair and their practical application to the clinical situation are presented. The proper use of bone plates, bone screws, intramedullary pins, orthopedic wires, and external fixateurs to stabilize both shaft and intraarticular fractures is covered in detail. Tecniques which surgeons use in achieving successful results, such as soft tissue handling and bone grafting, are discussed. The problems of nonunions, infections, and technical errors are included in the seminars. The total patient is evaluated in terms of pre- and postoperative care and anesthetic management. Participants should leave the course with the information and experience necessary to apply these techniques to commonly encountered fractures.
Basic Equine Section
This section will bring together the latest information and technique innovations on the internal fixation of equine fractures. Starting with the biologic and biomechanical properties of the internal fixation methods, the groundwork will be laid for understanding the concepts of internal fixation. Familiarity with the most current instrumentation will be established along with a step-by-step surgical technique review. Laboratory sessions will allow each participant to practice techniques covered in the seminars. The course is intended to inform the equie surgeon of the latest techniques and instrumentation available for the treatment of the common fractures encountered in equine practice. The techniques covered in the basic course will concentrate on the techniques and prognosis for returning a horse to full athletic function.
Advanced Canine Section
Seminars in this section expand upon the concepts presented in the basic course and add new subjects for discussion. The course emphasizes different areas of canine orthopedics each year so the content remains fresh and current. This year's course will concentrate on management of joint trauma and conditions. Fractures, nonunions, arthrodesis, orthopedic complications and corrective osteotomies are among the topics that can be covered. New research and innovative orthopedic concepts are presented by the faculty. Participant interaction with the faculty is an important part of this program. There is ample opportunity in both the laboratories and the seminars to have your questions answered by the best veterinary orthopedists in the world. Participants are asked to bring radiographs of orthopedic cases to share with the group. Participants in this section should be able to apply the techniques they learned to challenging orthopedic cases.
Advanced Equine Section
This section will expand upon the techniques taught in the basic course. Familiarity and competence with the instrumentation will be assumed and the principles of internal fixation will be expanded into traumatic and reconstructive surgery areas. Technique variations and biomechanical data will be related to the horse. Recognition and management of postoperative complications will be included. The lecture sessions will include ample discussion and problem solving time periods. The laboratory sessions will concentrate on planning and reconstructive surgical techniques with a rapid progression through plating and specialized instrumentation to allow exposure to most curren advances in the horse.
Credit Hours
This course is approved by the European College of Veterinary Surgeons for 3 Credit Points. "Alternate Training Program"
Ground Transportations and Room Reservations
Transportation from Port Columbus International Airport into Downtown Columbus can be obtained from Airport Express. This service can be found outside the baggage claim area of the airport. If you prefer, taxi service is also available.
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Columbus for your convenience at a special conference rate of $104.00 single, $114.00 double, $124.00 triple or $134.00 quad (plus tax). These prices will be honored through April 28, 1999. When you make reservations, please be sure to tell the reservationist that you are with the Ohio State University Surgical Fixations Course. The Hyatt Regency Columbus is a full service hotel located in Downtown Columbus, 15 minutes from Port Columbus International Airport. For reservations, call 1 (800) 233-1234 or (614) 463-1234.
Course Tuition
Fee through May 10, 1999:
$600.00 (U.S. Funds)
$475.00 (U.S. Funds) for Students, Interns, Residents, or AO-VET Members.
Fee for all participants after the registration deadline, May 10, 1999: $750.00