| Course Details | |
| Description | Patella Luxation Surgery |
| Course Fee | £995 + VAT (Refreshments & Lunch included) |
| Course Language | in English |
| Instructor | Dr. Hugo Schmökel (DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS) |
| Booking via | CPD Central Website → |
| or email | or*******@ca***.com → |
| Info | Maximum 14 delegates |
| Course Description |
| Join Dr. Hugo Schmökel for a hands-on course focusing on patella luxation surgery. This program covers diagnosis, surgical treatment options, operative planning, and addressing complications. The course will highlight the Rita Leibinger Rapid Luxation Technique.
Designed for veterinarians eager to master patella luxation treatment, this practical course includes theoretical presentations, hands-on exercises with sawbones, and cadaver wet lab practice. Participants will explore stifle anatomy and learn to diagnose patella luxation, along with surgical approaches to the stifle joint. The course will detail treatment options, including Tibia Tuberosity Transposition, Sulcoplasty, and corrective osteotomy. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with the Rita Leibinger Rapid Luxation technique and will engage in discussions about potential complications and solutions, with ample opportunities for questions and practical application. |
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| Dr. Hugo Schmökel, DVM, 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. |