Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions

Sponsored By ACVS Premier Sponsor

Seminar Chair(s)

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  Selena Tinga, DVM, PhD, DACVS (Small Animal)

  Assistant Professor - Orthopedics
  Cornell University, New York

Collaboration between orthopedic surgeons and rehabilitation in managing orthopedic disease in the hind limb to alleviate pain, decrease morbidity, and improve quality of life. During this seminar, the speakers will present current standards for managing these cases and new methods recently developed or under investigation. Examples of specific foci for the day include joint replacement and detailed stifle presentations in dogs and cats.

Presentations:

• 10:00am – 10:30am

  Use of Arthroscopy During Repair of Intra-articular Fractures of the Hind Limb
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Speaker: Antonio Pozzi, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) – University of Zurich

  Speaker: Caleb C. Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS, Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
• 10:30am – 11:00am

  Achilles Tendon Rupture in Cats
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Guest Speaker: Thomas Rohwedder, DVM, DECVS – Freie University Berlin
• 11:00am – 11:30am

  Decision Making and Tips/Tricks for Treatment of CrCl Rupture +/- MPL in Small Dogs
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Speaker: Kei Hayashi, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS (Small Animal), DJCVS – Cornell University
• 11:30am – 11:45am

  abs: Patient-Specific Guides in Canine TKR
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Abstract Presenter: Agnieszka B. Frącka, DVM MSc MRCVS – Washington State University
• 11:45am – 12:00pm

  abs: Accuracy of Anatomic Landmarks for TPLOs
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Abstract Presenter: Christian A. Folk, DVM – Cornell University
• 1:30pm – 2:00pm

  Hyperlaxity in Dogs with Crcl Rupture
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Speaker: Antonio Pozzi, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) – University of Zurich
• 2:00pm – 2:30pm

  Advancements in Treatment of MPL Based on Fluoroscopy and Arthroscopy
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Speaker: Antonio Pozzi, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) – University of Zurich

  Speaker: Caleb C. Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS, Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) – Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
• 2:30pm – 3:00pm

  Experience in Treatment of High Grade MPL in Juvenile Dogs - When and How to Intervene Early
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Speaker: Jason Bleedorn, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal) – Colorado State University
• 3:00pm – 3:15pm

  abs: 3D Measurement of Femoral Angles in Dogs
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Abstract Presenter: Federico Longo, DVM, PhD – University of Zurich
• 3:15pm – 3:30pm

  abs: Assessment of Combined-Surgery for CCLD
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Abstract Presenter: Cheng-Yuan Sun, DVM – National Taiwan University Animal Teaching Hospital
• 3:30pm – 3:45pm

  abs: Footprint Estimates of Canine Stifle Ligaments
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Abstract Presenter: Yu-Ying Lin, DVM – National Taiwan University Animal Teaching Hospital
• 4:30pm – 5:00pm

  Decision Making in Juvenile Total Hip Arthroplasty
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Guest Speaker: Aldo Vezzoni, Med. Vet, DECVS – Clinica Veterinaria Vezzoni srl
• 5:00pm – 5:30pm

  Patellar Groove Replacement in Severe Trochlear DJD
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Guest Speaker: Aldo Vezzoni, Med. Vet, DECVS – Clinica Veterinaria Vezzoni srl
• 5:30pm – 6:00pm

  Design and Early Experience with the BioMedtrix TATE Total Ankle Replacement
  _{Update on Treatment of Hind Limb Conditions}
  

  Speaker: Loic Dejardin, DVM, MS, DACVS, DECVS – Michigan State University