Principles of Canine Arthroscopy

December 8 - 9, 2023

Course Description

This ACVS Educational Partner course qualifies for Diplomate Maintenance of Certification

You know that arthroscopy is your “next level” for your clients and as an orthopedist, but you may be intimidated by the technology and overcoming the learning curve. That is EXACTLY why we designed this course! While excellent arthroscopy skills flow from many hours of hands-on experience, it is critical that you develop a strong foundation with the fundamental principles. We know that great hands-on training from great trainers is the best way to take the plunge into the exciting field of arthroscopy … so that is exactly what we did. We assembled the very best educators and challenged them to design the optimal Introduction to Canine Arthroscopy course … and you’re going to love it!

In this course, you’ll learn about the key components of arthroscopy equipment, and understand what it takes to properly ‘drive’ an arthroscope. We will cover important concepts such as image orientation, periscoping, telescoping, portal positioning, fluid flow management, and triangulation. You’ll also learn to how to select great cases for you to apply and grow your new skills. You’ll return to your practice or training program with strong foundational principles in canine arthroscopy, and enough clinical skill to start your journey in this field.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Describe and operate the components of an arthroscopy tower
Explain the benefits of arthroscopy for treating common orthopedic conditions in dogs, including:
- Fragmented medial coronoid process (FMCP) & Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) – Elbow
- Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) disease and meniscal injury – Stifle
Describe and demonstrate the importance of camera head orientation
Explain and demonstrate the importance of light post orientation upon viewing angle
Describe and demonstrate the important of scope insertion depth upon field of view
Explain and demonstrate the importance of portal position on triangulation
Arthroscopically explore the:
- elbow joint, view and probe the position of FMCP and OCD lesions
- stifle joint, view the patella-femoral joint, CrCL, CdCL, and both menisci

Agenda

Principles of Canine Arthroscopy Agenda

Instructors

Dr. Jason Bleedorn

DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

Dr. Bleedorn’s educational background includes DVM (the University of Illinois) in 2005, intern (Purdue University) in 2006, surgical intern (Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center) in 2007, and surgery residency (the University of Wisconsin-Madison) in 2010. He completed a master of science degree in biomedical sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015 with a project focused on the investigation of mechanically induced signaling events involved in bone adaptation. Dr. Bleedorn is currently a clinical associate professor in small animal orthopedics at Colorado State University. He provided clinical service in orthopedics at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care; instructed residents, interns, and DVM students; and conducts clinical research within the Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory. Dr. Bleedorn’s research interests comprise several clinical, translational, and educational topics. These include imaging assessment and treatment of bone deformities, 3D printing for surgical planning, biomechanics and augmentation of fracture healing, limb salvage of bone tumors, and mechanisms of cruciate ligament disease in dogs. His educational interests include the development of instructional tools and assessment metrics for surgical training, resident recruitment, and clinic efficiency.

Dr. Mark C. Rochat

DVM, MS, DACVS

Dr. Rochat graduated from Mississippi State University in 1986 and completed a residency at the University of Missouri in 1991. After a year in a surgical referral practice and attaining board certification, he accepted a position at Oklahoma State University, rising to the rank of Professor and Section Chief. In 2015, he moved to Purdue University where he now serves a Clinical Professor of Orthopedics and Chief of Small Animal Surgery. He has authored over 140 publications and given over 300 presentations. His professional interests include trauma, external skeletal fixation, fracture management, arthroscopy, wound management, reconstructive surgery, and total hip and knee replacement.

Dr. Mike Karlin

DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, DACVS-SA

Dr. William “Mike” Karlin is a member of the Department of Clinical Sciences and is an Assistant Professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Karlin is double-boarded as a diplomate of American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) in both Small Animal and Large Animal. He completed a residency/fellowship for dual certification in small animal surgery at Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists in Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2014, and he received his Masters of Veterinary Science and completed a residency in large animal surgery from the University of Illinois in 2010. His DVM degree was awarded from Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, and his BS from the University of Nebraska in 2002.

Dr. Stan Kim

DVM, DACVS-SA

Dr. Stanley Kim is Associate Professor in Small Animal Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida. After receiving his veterinary degree in 2003 from the University of Sydney, Dr. Kim completed an internship in small animal Medicine and Surgery at the Ontario Veterinary College in 2006. In 2010, he completed a combined MS/Small Animal Surgery Residency at the University of FL and received his DACVS-SA certification in 2011. His research interests include minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, fracture repair, joint replacement and orthopedic biomechanics.

Dr. Callie Blackford-Winders

DVM, DACVS-SA

Callie Blackford, DVM, DACVS-SA, is an orthopedic surgeon at Blackford Veterinary Surgery Referral in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Blackford earned her DVM from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 2016. She went on to complete a Small Animal rotating internship in 2017 at the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Athens, followed by a Small Animal residency in 2020 at the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul.

Dr. Ross H. Palmer

DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS

Dr. Palmer, a native of Kansas, received his BS and DVM degrees from Kansas State University. He completed an internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. He received his small animal surgical residency training and an MS degree (Physiology) from the University of Georgia. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. His veterinary career has spanned both academics (Texas A&M and Colorado State University) and private specialty practice (Silicon Valley/Monterey Bay region of California) as a staff surgeon and as a practice owner. Ross is currently a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Colorado State University and the Associate Director of Education at the Translational Medicine Institute. Dr. Palmer seeks to entertain as he educates in order to make learning an enjoyable and memorable experience. He has been an invited speaker at conferences throughout the USA and the world. He was recently named VMX Speaker of the Year. He is the founder of the Complete Course on External Skeletal Fixation educating veterinarians from around the world for 25 years. He’s authored > 50 journal articles and book chapters. He is past President of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS), editorial board member of Today’s Veterinary Practice, board member of the VOS, World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress, North American Veterinary Conference and the Veterinary Surgery Journal. Ross’ personal passions include international travel, cycling, hiking, fishing, and relaxing with his family in their family’s “off the grid” island cabin in remote northwestern Ontario, Canada

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Course cancellation could occur if registrations fail to meet minimum numbers 30 days prior to the course. If a course is canceled for any reason, we are not responsible for any charges related to travel.
Refunds are available for cancellations made 60 days prior to the beginning of the course. Cancellations less than 35 days before a course are nonrefundable but may be partially transferrable to a future course.

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