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CALENDAR OVERVIEW
Here is an overview of our workshop dates.
SEPTEMBER 2022
Europe
WORKSHOP
TPLO
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy
from 799 EUR (excl. VAT) early bird price
German
1 Day, about 8 hours
Hugo Schmökel
Prof. Dr. med. vet., PhD, Dipl ECVS, MRCVS
The TPLO technique changes the mechanics of the knee joint by limiting the movement of the joint and thus leads to stabilization. The technique involves an osteotomy of the tibia to change the angle of the tibial plateau and to ensure that the tibial thrust is controlled by the caudal cruciate ligament and the various caudal muscle groups.
The operation requires special equipment and is particularly suitable for larger and active dogs. However, this technique can also be used for cranial cruciate ligament tears in small dogs and cats.
In dogs that also suffer from a luxated patella, the TPLO technique can also be used to align the hind leg to correct tension in the quadriceps muscles.
Europe
WORKSHOP
TTA RAPID® &
Rapid Luxation
Nice, France
English
1 Day, about 8 Hours
7 ATF Points
Dry Lab
Yves Samoy
Dr. med. vet., PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR
Beginners
Offered as PRE CONGRESS LAB at the 21st ESVOT Congress. Registration only until 15th of July!
With more than 100,000 implantations worldwide TTA RAPID® is one of the most attractive TTA techniques on the market. TTA RAPID® can not only fix a cranial cruciate ligament rupture but also a simultaneous patella luxation.
RAPID LUXATION is relative to TTA RAPID®. It is the elegant solution to fix a patella luxation when there is no simultaneous cruciate ligament rupture. Compared to traditional methods, it brings a lot of advantages simplifications and stability
NORTH AMERICA
WORKSHOP
TTA RAPID®
& Patella Luxation
Le Meridien Essex Chicago:
800 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60605
850 USD
English
1 Day, about 8 Hours
RACE Credit Approval Pending
Wet Lab
Basic experience recommended
With more than 100,000 implantations worldwide, TTA RAPID® is one of the most attractive TTA techniques on the market. TTA RAPID® can not only fix a cranial cruciate ligament rupture, but also a simultaneous patella luxation.
TTA RAPID® implants offer high stability with a less invasive approach. The TTA RAPID® technique and instrumentation allow shorter surgery times, which provides less of a risk of infection, less anesthesia and lower costs.
The open sponge Titanium construct allows for rapid bone growth throughout the cage.
Due to the simplicity of the technique and instruments, there is a minimal learning curve.
With 54 different cage sizes, TTA RAPID® is the most flexible surgical technique designed to repair a cruciate ligament injury.
The new “Tiny” TTA RAPID® set now makes it possible to treat small dogs and cats with custom 1.5/2.0mm cages and screws. The instrumentation set features a new “tiny” sawguide.
This course is supported by Rita Leibinger Medical and Dr. Hugo Schmökel.
NORTH AMERICA
WORKSHOP
Fracture Treatment
in the small breed
Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr: 1441 Ne 2nd Avenue , Portland, OR 97232, T: +1-503-2332401
850 USD
English
1 Day, about 8 Hours
RACE Credit Approval Pending
Wet Lab
Basic experience recommended
Seminar will be held the day before ACVS
The LeiLOX 1.5/2.0 Micro Locking System was specifically developed for small dogs and cats.
All implants are made of titanium with the advantages of highest biocompatibility, low temperature sensitiveness, lightweight in combination with high strength and stiffness, suitable for small patients.
The system is highly versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications like fractures of all different long bones, pelvic fractures, fractures near joints, MIPO, rod-plate constructs, oral maxillofacial, corrective osteotomies and more.
Within these systems, a wide variety of locking plates and screws are available which allow for a more secure fixation.
Also, the LeiLOX 1.5/2.0 MicroLocking system is a very cost efficient system because you buy the products directly from the manufacturer. Short delivery times and the product ships from our warehouse in Houston, TX.
This course is supported by Rita Leibinger Medical.
NORTH AMERICA
WORKSHOP
TTA RAPID®
& Patella Luxation
Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Conv Ctr: 1441 Ne 2nd Avenue , Portland, OR 97232, T: +1-503-2332401
850 USD
English
1 Day, about 8 Hours
RACE Credit Approval Pending
Wet Lab
Basic experience recommended
Seminar will be held the day before ACVS
With more than 100,000 implantations worldwide, TTA RAPID® is one of the most attractive TTA techniques on the market. TTA RAPID® can not only fix a cranial cruciate ligament rupture, but also a simultaneous patella luxation.
TTA RAPID® implants offer high stability with a less invasive approach. The TTA RAPID® technique and instrumentation allow shorter surgery times, which provides less of a risk of infection, less anesthesia and lower costs.
The open sponge Titanium construct allows for rapid bone growth throughout the cage.
Due to the simplicity of the technique and instruments, there is a minimal learning curve.
With 54 different cage sizes, TTA RAPID® is the most flexible surgical technique designed to repair a cruciate ligament injury.
The new “Tiny” TTA RAPID® set now makes it possible to treat small dogs and cats with custom 1.5/2.0mm cages and screws. The instrumentation set features a new “tiny” sawguide.
This course is supported by Rita Leibinger Medical and Dr. Hugo Schmökel.
Europe
WORKSHOP
TTA RAPID® &
Rapid Luxation
Hannover, Germany
495 EUR (excl. VAT)
German
1 Day, about 8 hours
ATF Points:7 Points
Dry Lab
Prof. Dr. med. vet., PhD, Dipl ECVS, MRCVS
Beginner
With more than 100,000 implantations worldwide TTA RAPID® is one of the most attractive TTA techniques on the market. TTA RAPID® can not only fix a cranial cruciate ligament rupture but also a simultaneous patella luxation.
With 54 different cage sizes, TTA RAPID® is the most flexible surgical technique designed to repair a cruciate ligament injury.
The new “Tiny” TTA RAPID® set now makes it possible to treat small dogs and cats with custom 1.5/2.0mm cages and screws. The instrumentation set features a new “tiny” sawguide.
TTA RAPID® implants offer high stability with a less invasive approach. The TTA RAPID® surgery allows for shorter surgery times which provides less of a risk of infection, less anesthesia and less costs.
The open sponge Titanium construct allows for rapid bone growth throughout the cage.
Due to the simplicity of the technique and instruments, a level of comfort can be achieved quickly.
Europe
WORKSHOP
Spinal Surgery
with C-LOX®
Tierklinik Stuttgart-Plieningen GbR, Hermann-Fein-Strasse 15,
70599 Stuttgart, Deutschland
495 EUR (excl. VAT)
English
1 Day, about 8 Hours
5 ATF Points
Wet Lab
Prof. Björn Meij
DVM, PhD, ECVS
Beginners
C-LOX is a spinal disk replacement implant for the cervical spine in dogs. It was developed by RITA LEIBINGER in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Franck Forterre, Bern University (Switzerland).
Workshop Program:
-Surgical conditions of the cervical spine
-Caudal Cervical Spondylomyelopathy
-Diagnostic imaging of the cervical spine
-C-LOX: implants, instruments, surgical planning and application technique
-Wet lab
-Final discussion
This course is supported by RITA LEIBINGER GmbH & Co. KG and Professor Björn Meij (DVM, PhD, ECVS).
Europe
WORKSHOP
Fracture Treatment
with LeiLOX 1.5 / 2.0 Micro
Dorint Hotel am Dom Erfurt,
Theaterplatz 2, 99084 Erfurt, Deutschland
495 EUR (excl. VAT)
German
1 Day, about 8 hours
4 ATF Points
Dry Lab
Dr. Andreas Pfeil und Dr. Michael Stief
Beginner
Fracture Treatment in Dogs and Cats with LeiLOX 1.5/2.0 Micro Locking Plate System
The new LeiLOX Locking Systems are manufactured at our location in Mühlheim - Germany, and are specially developed for small animals. They are suitable for a wide range of applications: fractures of long tubular bones, pelvic fractures, fractures close to joints, rod-plate constructs, MiPo, Oral Maxillofacial, corrective Osteotomies and others. Within these systems, a wide variety of locking plates and screws which allow secure fixation are available.
The LeiLOX 1.5/2.0 Micro Locking System was specially developed for very small dogs and cats. The implants are made of the highest quality titanium, the only one of its kind on the market, which offer several advantages. Titanium offers the best biocompatibility, lowest temperature sensitivity, low weight in combination with high strength and rigidity.
This course is supported by Rita Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG, Dr. Andreas Pfeil and Dr. Michael Stief.
ONLINE
WEBINAR
Fracture Treatment in Small Breeds:
Experience of 100 Cases
For free (Registration required)
English
45 minutes
Hugo Schmökel
Prof. Dr. med. vet., PhD, Dipl ECVS, MRCVS
Beginners
Please register to watch the Webinar for free.
ONLINE
WEBINAR
CrCL Ruptures in Small Breeds:
Osteotomies or extra capsular repair
CrCL Ruptures in Small Breeds: Should we use osteotomies instead of extra capsular repair?
For free (Registration required)
English
45 minutes
Hugo Schmökel
Prof. Dr. med. vet., PhD, Dipl ECVS, MRCVS
Beginners
Please register to watch the Webinar for free.
ONLINE
ONLINE CE COURSE
TTA RAPID®
Learn how to perform CCL Repair with TTA RAPID®
Dr. Yves Samoy shares with you his knowledge that he has gained since the beginning of TTA RAPID®. This online course is recorded with the same presentation materials used in the "live" wet-labs all around the globe. You may ask questions in the comments section of each chapter. Dr. Samoy will then receive an email with your question and follow-up with you that way.
This virtual course offers a long and detailed "real" surgery with live comments from Dr. Yves Samoy.
ONLINE
ONLINE CE COURSE
Tiny TTA RAPID®
Learn how to fix CCL Ruptures in Tiny Animals with the Tiny TTA RAPID® System
Dr. Hugo Schmökel shares with you all his knowledge about CCL Ruptures in Tiny Animals. It will be divided into a theoretical and a practical part. You may ask questions in the comments section of each chapter. Dr. Schmökel will then receive an email with your question.
The only difference between this online course and a wet-lab is the practical part. This course offers a long and detailed "real" surgery with the live comments from Dr. Hugo Schmökel. But you are required to practice on your own with cadavers.
ONLINE
ONLINE CE COURSE
Rapid Luxation
Learn how to fix Patella Luxation with the RAPID LUXATION System
Patella Luxations can be challenging, especially using previous techniques. Luckily, we have developed a seamless, simple technique for addressing both patella luxations and cruciate ligament ruptures.
Dr. Hugo Schmökel shares with you all his knowledge about Patellar Luxations. The course is divided into a theoretical and a practical part. Any questions may be asked in the comments section of each chapter, which will then be received and responded to by Dr. Schmökel.
MEET OUR LECTURERS
We work with key opinion leaders and well-known names in the industry.
Grab the chance to meet them in our workshops or online courses.
Sweden
Hugo Schmökel
Dr. med. vet., PhD, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS
European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery - graduated 1995.
Dr. Schmökel is an experienced and globally recognized expert. Before his current position as Chief Veterinary Officer at Evidensia Strömsholm, Sweden's largest veterinary clinic, he worked at several large clinics and universities.
Dr. Schmökel has written numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters and regularly gives lectures and seminars worldwide.
USA
Dr. Jeff Mayo
DVM, DABVP
Dr. Robert “Jeff” Mayo was born in Virginia, and moved to Idaho in 1978.
From to 2008 to now, Dr. Mayo has flown and taught internationally in Japan, Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, Australia and several other countries. Dr. Mayo has trained hundreds if not over a thousand Veterinarians on laser surgery, radiosurgery, orthopedics and soft tissue surgery as well as regenerative medicine and alternative therapies.
Dr. Mayo has lectured at dozens of national and international veterinary conferences further sharing his knowledge to other veterinarians to better serve the patients and communities.
Dr. Mayo’s peak interests includes knee surgeries, fracture repairs, second opinions, radiosurgery, alternative sterilization and regenerative medicine.
Germany
Jörg Wackes
Dr. med. vet.
Specialist veterinarian for small animals and pets.
Dr. Jörg Wackes specializes in surgery, endoscopy and dentistry, and intensively engages in trainings at his home country Germany and abroad.
Memberships:
DVG German Veterinary Medical Society and the DGK-DVG specialist groups for small animal medicine and surgery
DGT-DVG German Society for Veterinary Dentistry
DGK-DVG AG Laser Medicine
DGK-DVG AG Wound Management
UTRECHT UNIVERSITY
Prof. Björn Meij
DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS
Björn Meij is a Dutch veterinarian, professor and European specialist (Diplomate ECVS) in small animal surgery since 1993.
Today, he is head of surgery at the Utrecht university where he leads a team of specialist surgeons and is ECVS resident coordinator.
Dr. Meij is well-known for his research within orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
ghent university
Yves Samoy
Dr. med. vet., PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR
Yves Samoy graduated in 2003 cum laude at Ghent University, Belgium.
After graduation, he continued to work at Ghent University at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Morphology, Medical Imaging, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy and Nutrition to improve his orthopedic skills.
From 2006 to June 2012 he was a full time assistant in the Orthopedic
department. During this period, he laid the basis of the physiotherapy and
rehabilitation unit at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. B. Van Ryssen he finished his PhD on Elbow
incongruity in the dog in 2011. Since July 2012 he is Doctoral Assistant in
the Orthopedic department and is involved in all kinds of orthopedic surgery including arthroscopy. He is also the developing surgeon behind the TTA Rapid technique. Since 2015 he is CCRP certified by Ghent University and in charge of the Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Unit.
In 2019 he became a diplomate of the European college of veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Yves Samoy is author or co-author of several orthopaedic publications in
international journals.
SWEDEN
Ditte Skytte
DVM, ECVS
Ditte Skytte finished her veterinarian studies 2004 in Denmark and got the certificate CertSAS in 2011. Since 2019 is Ditte an European specialist (Diplomate ECVS) in small animal surgery.
Dr. Skytte has previously worked in referral practice in Denmark and at the surgical department of Copenhagen University teaching students. In the past 9 years, she has been working in referral practice at Strömsholm small animal hospital, treating mainly orthopedic cases and being an ECVS resident supervisor.
She has travelled giving lectures at orthopedic courses in Denmark, Hungary, Italy, and Japan.
Dr. Skytte is the author and co-author of several orthopedic, neuro-, and soft tissue surgery publications in
peer reviewed journals.
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