Principles of Canine Arthroscopy

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.

December 8 - 9, 2023

Instructors

Dr. Stan Kim

Dr. Jason Bleedorn

Dr. Mark C. Rochat

Dr. Mike Karlin

Dr. Callie Blackford-Winders

Dr. Ross H. Palmer

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Session Agenda:

TMI – Principles of Canine Arthroscopy Dec 8-9 2023 (1)Download

Course 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) – ElbowoCranial 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

Course Content