August 17, 2024 - August 17, 2024

Hands-On Lab: Extracapsular Stifle Stabilization Wet Lab

Securos Surgical | Fiskdale, MA

About the course

Extracapsular (ExCap) Lateral Fabello-Tibial Suture Stifle Stabilization

Online Lecture & Wet Lab

This course includes two parts and is designed for the veterinarian who wishes to learn/refine the extracapsular (ExCap) lateral fabello-tibial suture stabilization technique and to understand the major advantages of PowerX Crimping System.

Part One of this course is a pre-recorded online lecture that includes a comprehensive discussion of diagnostic tips, client education updates, case selection, meniscal visualization & treatment, ExCap lateral fabello-tibial suture stabilization technique, and postoperative management/ rehabilitation.

Part Two of this course is a hands-on workshop. Participants will perform the ExCap suture stabilization technique on canine cadavers under faculty supervision using a step-by-step high-resolution video demonstration. This laboratory will include arthrotomy for stifle exploration, removal of the CrCL remnants, inspection of the medial meniscus, proper placement of the ExCap suture and use of a precise crimping system and critique of your repair. On-site digital radiography available for post-op critiques.

The online lecture will be available for 30 days before the hands-on wet lab. The online lecture includes the following modules:

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Series

Part 1: Diagnostic Tips and Tricks

Part 2: Educating the Pet Owner and Case Selection

Part 3: Extracapsular Stifle Stabilization Technique

Part 4: Meniscus and Postop Care

Agenda

Course FAQs

Lab Location

Securos Surgical

^{The lab will be at Securos Surgical's newly renovated office and state-of-the-art wet lab facility in Fiskdale, MA.}

^{Securos Surgical

443 Main Street

Fiskdale, MA}

^{A complimentary room at the historic Publick House Inn is included with your registration for the night of Friday, August 16th.}

^{Questions?, email us at university@securos.com.}

Agenda

Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and a beer and wine 'Wrap Up Seminar' with each course.

Hands-on Labs

Learning with Securos

Experience the difference

Pre-Lab
• Complete four (4) 1-hour online lecture modules
• Complete pre-lab survey and lab waiver
• Earn a free box of suture

During Lab
• Hands-on cadaver work
• Post-op radiographs available on-site

Post Lab
• Procedural support from experienced surgeons
• Submit cases for pre-op planning support
• Submit cases for post-op review
• Online lecture available for review

Course Information

$895 Registration Fee

• 8:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
• Complimentary hotel room for Friday, August 16, 2024*
• 4-Hour Hands-On Cadaver Lab
• 8.5 RACE CE Credits
• Breakfast & Lunch Provided
• On-Demand Online Lecture Via VetBloom
• Complimentary Transportation between hotel and lab

*Hotel Location:

The Publick House Inn
277 Main Street, Route 131
Sturbridge, MA 01556

Hands-On Wet Lab Workshop CE TPLO TTA Lateral Suture ExCap

Lead Instructor

Ross Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVS

Dr. Palmer's research is directed toward disease/injury of the canine/human knee, cartilage repair and bone healing. He has mentored numerous recipients of the Best Clinical Research Award and Mark Bloomberg Resident Research Award from the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. He has research collaborations with Harvard Children’s’ Hospital, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, the University of Colorado, the University of Kansas as well as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) and numerous human and veterinary corporations...

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Hands-On Wet Lab Lateral Suture TPLO TTA RACE CE Continuing Education

On-Site Radiographs

VETRAY TECHNOLOGY BY SEDECAL

This course features post-operative radiograph critique upon request. VetRay Technology by Sedecal provides on-site x-ray equipment and support, performing over 150 views at each Securos University 2024 event. They are the world’s largest manufacturer of x-ray equipment and now offer the best selection in digital detector technology. VetRay Technology offers the Digital DX-V which provides HD images within seconds as well as detailed measuring, angle and adjustable circle tools software.

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*This program has been approved for a total of 8.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.