Principles of Canine Arthroscopy

December 4 - 5, 2026

Early Bird Pricing - Register before Sept. 4, 2026 to save $200!

Course Description

Early Bird Pricing!

~~$2695~~ $2495

You know that arthroscopy is the “next level” for your clients and for you as an orthopedic surgeon, but you might be intimidated by the technology and overcoming the learning curve. That is EXACTLY why we designed this course! While excellent arthroscopy skills are developed through 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 will learn about the key components of arthroscopy equipment, and understand what it takes to properly “drive” an arthroscope. You will learn important concepts such as image orientation, periscoping, telescoping, portal positioning, fluid flow management, and triangulation. You will also learn to how to select great cases for you to apply and grow your new skills. You will get a “sneak peek” of the new nanoscope (aka “needle scope”) that is an affordable solution for introducing diagnostic arthroscopy (and other every day uses) in your practice.. You will 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) and 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 importance 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

Access to this course will expire one year (365 days) from the course’s end date. After this period, users will no longer have access to course materials, resources, and any associated content. It is the responsibility of the users to complete the course and download any materials including their course completion certificate.

Course Technology Requirements:

To ensure a smooth learning experience, this course requires basic web navigation skills and proficiency in using a computer to successfully complete. Participants should be comfortable with tasks such as browsing websites, accessing online resources, downloading/saving documents, and navigating through course materials. The course will have a “course navigation” module available to help locate specific information.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our support team at [email protected].

Agenda

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Instructors

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. Sarah Malek

Associate Professor, Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine West Lafayette, IN Diplomate ACVS - Small Animal Education: DVM, 2005, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran Residency in small animal surgery, 2014, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island PhD in biomedical sciences, 2019, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island

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. 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.

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Policies

Participant Cancellation Policy: Course attendees can cancel their registration for an in-person course according to the following

Cancellation more than 60 days prior: Full refund or 100% Future Transfer Credit (FTC).
Cancellation 30-60 days prior: 50% refund or 75% FTC.
Cancellations within 30 days: 50% FTC only. Cancellations due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances will be considered on an individual basis.
Future Transfer Credits can be applied to any course within 365 days of the cancelled course.

Course Cancellation Policy: Course cancellations due to low registration numbers or other circumstances may be announced 35 days or more prior to the course. Full refund of the course registration or 100% Future Transfer Credit (FTC) will apply. We are unable to reimburse for travel expenses incurred.

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