Advanced Spinal Surgery Sponsored by Western Veterinary Conference
Date: July 11 - July 13, 2014
Description:
Advanced Spinal SurgeryThis three day course will focus on advanced neurosurgical procedures of the cervical and thoracolumbar spine. Spinal cord decompressive techniques and spinal stabilization will be emphasized. T-L laminectomy, cervical slot decompression, spinal fracture stabilization, atlantoaxial stabilization, and L7-S1 decompression and stabilization will be described and performed on cadavers in laboratory. Preceding each laboratory, the instructors will provide a demonstration on their unique methods and techniques. The SOP locking plate system will be used for stabilizations. Attendees are encouraged to bring magnifying surgical loupes. This is an advanced course and attendees should have basic surgical proficiency and knowledge of these surgical conditions. This course is pending RACE approval for 20 hours continuing education credit.
Event Address: The Oquendo Center
Sponsor: Western Veterinary Conference
For More Information:Shane Wheatley,Western Veterinary Conference
702-739-6698, a.madden@wvc.org, http://www.oquendocenter.org/veterinary
