Articular injuries and end stage degenerative joint disease are not uncommon in small animal practice. Unfortunately surgical or medical managements directed at preserving joint function are not always effective, meaning an alternative solution may be required in order to salvage limb function. Arthrodesis provides an effective salvage surgical solution for some joints where arthroplasty is not an option. Although most often indicated where other managements fail, arthrodesis at the outset for some injuries may be the better management option. Technically challenging and unforgiving in technique, this mini series will provide information on indications, apparatus selection and surgical techniques for arthrodesis of numerous joints.

• Join Steve Clarke BMV&S DipECVS DSAS (Orth) MRCVS for three 2-hour online sessions
• Comprehensive notes to downloaded
• Self-assessment quizzes to ‘release’ your 8 hours CPD certification (don’t worry, you can take them more than once if you don’t quite hit the mark first time)
• A whole year’s access to recorded sessions for reviewing key points
• Superb value for money – learn without travelling
• Watch the recordings on your iPad!
• This Mini Series was originally broadcast in June 2018

Programme

Arthrodesis of the Carpus

What you’ll learn:

• Indications for carpal arthrodesis
• Partial or pancarpal arthrodesis?
• Fixation selection
• Dorsal or medial plating, or both?
• Surgical technique
• Postoperative management
• Complications and their management

Arthrodesis of the Hock

What you’ll learn:

• Indications for hock arthrodesis
• Pantarsal or intertarsal arthrodesis
• Fixation selection
• Surgical technique
• Postoperative management
• Complications and their management

Arthrodesis of the Shoulder, Elbow and Stifle

What you’ll learn:

• Why are these joints less commonly arthrodesed?
• Indications
• Fixation selection
• Surgical technique
• Postoperative management
• Complications and their management