3D HIP Workshop on Hip Shelf Arthroplasty

When

6. October 2026

All Day

Where

USA | The Pearl in Charlotte
915 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC, 28204

Info

Faculty: Prof. Dr. Björn Meij
Language: English
Hands-On Training: Dry Lab
Course Fee: $850

Course Details
Note	3D HIP Course
Faculty	Prof. Dr. Björn Meij (DVM, PhD, DECVS) Course Assistant: Dr. Cooley
Special Offer	Register for both the 3D HIP Workshop on October 6, 2026 and the Spinal Workshop on October 7, 2026 and receive $100 off.
Course Fee	$ 850
CE Credits	8 hours
Course Language	in English
Hands-on Training	Dry Lab
Registration	Registration →
More Info	See flyer here →

Join us for an intensive hands-on course focused on the surgical management of canine hip dysplasia using the innovative 3D HIP system.

Designed for veterinary surgeons looking to expand their orthopedic expertise, this course combines clinical decision-making, surgical planning, and practical training with patient-specific 3D-printed titanium implants.

During this comprehensive workshop, participants will learn:

The principles and clinical application of shelf arthroplasty for the treatment of canine hip dysplasia
How to identify appropriate candidates for acetabular rim extension in young dogs with hip laxity
Surgical anatomy, operative technique, and implant placement using patient-specific 3D-printed titanium implants
Imaging requirements and the complete 3D HIP workflow, from patient selection and preoperative CT planning to implant manufacturing and surgery

Through expert-led lectures, case discussions, and hands-on training, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to incorporate 3D HIP into their clinical practice.

This course offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from leading experts in veterinary orthopedics and explore a minimally invasive alternative to traditional pelvic osteotomy procedures for the treatment of canine hip dysplasia.

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Key Benefits of 3D HIP

Minimally invasive surgical approach

3D HIP eliminates the need for pelvic bone cuts
Less traumatic surgical approach
Preserves surrounding musculature through reduced muscle dissection, with no trochanteric osteotomy required

Patient-Specific Implant Design

Each implant is custom 3D-printed from the patient’s pre-op CT scan, ensuring a precise anatomical fit
No implant limitations – patient-specific printing eliminates the size constraints of standard plate systems, enabling treatment for all dog and cat breeds
Does not limit future hip surgeries, including THR

Bilateral Application

Both hip joints can be treated simultaneously, minimizing the number of surgeries and anesthesia risk

Minor Postoperative Discomfort

Absence of osteotomy minimizes surgical trauma
Faster recovery time and return to function

Registration

	Program
Time	Day 1
8:00	Welcome and Introduction
8:40	History of shelf arthroplasty for hip dysplasia Development of acetabular rim extension (ACE-X) using personalized titanium implant (3D HIP)
10:00	Break
10:30	Hip dysplasia and hip laxity Case selection for 3D HIP Pre-op planning 3D HIP with imaging
12:00	Lunch
12:30 PM	Surgical anatomy hip joint for 3D HIP Approach to the hip Equipment and materials Placement of the implant
2:00	Break
2:30	Dry Sawbone Lab
4:00 – 5:00	Results and outcome of the 3D HIP Pitfalls and Complications Workflow 3D HIP: from patient to surgery

Instructor: Dr. Björn Meij (DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS)

Course Assistant: Dr. AJ Cooley (B.Sc., MS, DVM)

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 Utrecht University, where he leads a team of specialist surgeons and is the ECVS resident coordinator. Dr. Meij is well-known for his research within orthopaedics and neurosurgery.