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SASX200-0324: Hip Dysplasia - Navigating Surgical Options

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Clara S.S. Goh, BVSc, MS, DACVS-SA, ACVS
Course Open: March 8-27, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Sunday, March 17, 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 23, 2024)
Non-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by February 23, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
There are numerous surgical options for managing hip dysplasia including juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS), triple or double pelvic osteotomy (TPO/DPO), femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO), and total hip replacement (THR). Even if the practitioner is not performing these surgeries, the decision for when these procedures may be recommended is difficult to navigate. JPS and TPO are time- and disease stage sensitive procedures that could be relatively less expensive options to mitigate a lifetime of hip OA management. This session will cover the main indications, patient selection/exclusion criteria, and ideal timing of each of these procedures.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • understand the different surgical options for hip dysplasia including the main pros and cons of each procedure.
  • discuss with their client’s ideal patient selection to make the best therapeutic decisions for each individual pet.
  • understand important post-operative considerations to optimize outcome post-surgery.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in navigating surgical options for hip dysplasia.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1117852)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session March 17, 2024): Hip Dysplasia- Navigating Surgical Options
In this session, we will discuss:
  • Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS)
    • How this procedure works
    • Patient selection/exclusion criteria
    • Setting client expectations
  • Triple Pelvic Osteotomy (TPO)
    • Patient selection/exclusion criteria
    • Optimizing success with this surgery
  • Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy (FHO)
    • Ideal timing
    • Surgical approach options
    • Post-op rehabilitation
  • Total Hip Replacement (THR)
    • Implant systems explained
    • Ideal timing
    • Comparison to FHO


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 23, 2024)
Non-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by February 23, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on March 15, 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
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