Extracapsular Stifle Stabilization & Patellar Luxation Correction Wet Lab
Date: May 17 - May 17, 2015
Description:
Lateral Suture Technique with PowerX Crimping System: This laboratory will be a complete exercise in the extracapsular repair of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in dogs. The lab will cover the lateral suture approach to the stifle, removal of the cruciate remnants, inspection of the medial meniscus, meniscal release and removal of the caudal horn of the medial meniscus, identification of the proper placement of the suture, application of a lateral suture using a precise crimping system and critique of your repair.
Patella Luxation Correction: The techniques of repair of medial patella luxation will be taught including: identification of the underlying structural corrections that need to be made, the technique of wedge recession and block recession of the trochlear groove and tibial tuberosity transposition to correct pull of the quadriceps muscles will be demonstrated in detail and practiced by the participants on cadavers.
Event type: CE
Event Address: Hyatt Place Dallas/Central Park
Sponsor: SECUROS University
For More Information:
800-762-4800 Ext. 4807, university@securos.com
