Course Open: November 17, 2021-February 12, 2022
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, November 24, December 1, 8, 15, and 29, 2021; January 5, 12, 19, 26, and February 2, 202; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 15
RACE Category: 15 hours Medical Skip to Enrollment Course Information:
This course will go through diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of common musculoskeletal injuries seen in canine patients (some feline information will be presented but the focus is on dogs). A large focus will be case presentations (including videos of clinical cases) with an emphasis on establishing a diagnosis and non-surgical treatment. Surgical treatment options will be discussed to the degree that is necessary to discuss these options with your clients but details on how to perform surgical procedures will not be provided. The goal of the course is to give practical tips that help the participant to identify and treat common canine orthopedic problems and to learn more about novel treatment options (including regenerative medicine). Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
- explain basis steps of orthopedic exam (e.g., palpation techniques for diagnosis of cruciate disease, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, shoulder tendinopathies etc).
- explain the indications for various diagnostic techniques (i.e., conventional imaging and advanced imaging).
- explain indications for commonly used and novel (including orthotic devices) techniques.
- explain current thought processes and indications for regenerative treatment options.
- explain available prevention strategies for osteoarthritis.
- explain commonly employed treatment strategies for osteoarthritis.
- diagnose and make treatment recommendation for distal limb, carpal and tarsal injuries.
- explain the pros and cons of frequently utilized treatment (surgical and non-surgical) techniques for distal limb, carpal and tarsal injuries.
- diagnose and make treatment recommendation for elbow injuries.
- explain the pros and cons of frequently utilized treatment (surgical and non-surgical) techniques for elbow injuries.
- diagnose and make treatment recommendation for shoulder and traumatic injuries.
- explain the pros and cons of frequently utilized treatment (surgical and non-surgical) techniques for shoulder and traumatic injuries.
- diagnose and make treatment recommendations for cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD).
- explain the pros and cons of frequently utilized treatment (surgical and non-surgical) techniques for cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD).
- diagnose and make treatment recommendation for juvenile patients.
- explain the pros and cons of frequently utilized treatment (surgical and non-surgical) techniques for juvenile patients.
- diagnose and make treatment recommendation for adult patients, coxofemoral luxation, fibrotic myopathies and traumatic pelvic injuries (incl. fractures).
- explain the pros and cons of frequently utilized treatment (surgical and non-surgical) techniques for adult patients, coxofemoral luxation, fibrotic myopathies and traumatic pelvic injuries (incl. fractures).
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
Enrollment is closed.
Tuition: Member $345 ($310 early bird special if enrolled by November 3, 2021)
Non-Member $502 ($452 early bird special if enrolled by November 3, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars. *To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on November 24, 2021 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached. *For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.
- Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
VIN Education Director VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357