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MULT603-0224: Orthopedic Exam: How to be Efficient, But Thorough

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Clara S.S. Goh, BVSc, MS, DACVS-SA, ACVS
Course Open: February 23-March 13, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Sunday, March 3, 2024; 4:00-5:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 1.5
RACE Category: 1.5 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $35 ($31 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2024)
Non-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
One of the greatest challenges of the orthopedic examination is confident localization of lameness. This session focuses on visual and manual tips that help with more efficient localization through the gait evaluation, standing and manipulative portions of the orthopedic exam. Specifically, how do dogs compensate for lameness and what to look for. Key points from over 20 years studying and teaching orthopedic exam skills will be shared during this session.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • understand and discuss compensatory mechanisms for canine lameness.
  • determine what specifically to look for when performing gait analysis.
  • gain insight on specific joint manipulations to become more efficient and accurate with lameness localization from their orthopedic exam.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in improving their orthopedic exam skills.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1117874)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session March 3, 2024): Orthopedic Exam: How to be Efficient, but Thorough
In this session, we will discuss:
  • Gait evaluation
    • How do dogs compensate for lameness
    • What specifically should I look for?
    • Gait evaluation tips and tricks
  • Standing orthopedic exam
    • Key findings for specific conditions
  • Orthopedic manipulations
  • Characteristic joint and condition manipulations and changes


    • Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

    Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
    Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


    Enrollment is closed.  

    Tuition: Member $35 ($31 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2024)
    Non-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by February 9, 2024)
    Prices are listed in US dollars.


    *To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on March 1, 2024 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:
    1. VIN CE Courses:
      1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
      2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
    2. VSPN CE Courses:
      1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
      2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
      3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
    3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
    4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
      1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
    5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


    Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

    *For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

    Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
    VIN Education Director

    VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
    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