Why Fracture Repair?

Traumatic fractures remain prevalent in small animals and are particularly common in toy breeds and cats. Moreover, despite the mainstream opinion, clinical studies have shown that complication rates in these procedures are still relatively high (6-20%).

This practical course aims to improve your understanding of all critical aspects of fracture treatment and equip you with the necessary skills to achieve consistently successful outcomes in clinical practice.

This course is designed for both novice and experienced orthopedic surgeons that want to acquire the practical knowledge and effective skills to repair common fractures, reduce complications and optimize clinical outcomes for their patients.

Top reasons why participants take a fracture repair course:

• Learn to use the most advanced locking plate system, ALPS-II.
• Develop the skills needed to treat common fractures with confidence and competence.
• Reduce complications and minimize infections in your trauma patients.
• Expand your veterinary skill set and knowledge.

Why with KYON?

• KYON is the inventor of ALPS-II
• Strengthen your network with other professionals and instructors.
• KYON provides comprehensive documents and resources.
• Small groups and extensive cadaver training in the wet lab courses.

Participant Profile

KYON fracture repair courses are appropriate for veterinarians with basic orthopedic experience.

Your OR and hospital should be suitable for orthopedic surgery.

Some surgeons and clinics will have more preparation to do than others. We are happy to discuss your specific circumstances and chart a path.

Courses

Veterinary Fracture Repair Course (ALPS-II)

• Examination: Learn a comprehensive examination strategy of the small animal fracture patient.
• Pre-op planning: Learn how to assess and prepare a treatment strategy for common fractures.
• Treatment options: You will learn how to evaluate different treatment options and structure the decision-making process for standard and challenging cases.
• Healing Process: You will learn the biological and biomechanical factors relevant to fracture healing.
• Surgical technique: Solid surgical technique is key to the success of bone plating. You will learn fracture repair techniques using ALPS-II, an advanced and versatile locking plate system.
• Post-op evaluation: You will perform a post-op evaluation and discuss risks, potential intra-operative complications, pitfalls and technical errors to avoid.

Course Outcome: Completion of this course prepares you to use ALPS-II and incorporate the system into your clinical services.

Duration: 1 Day

Course Type: Dry lab

Requirements: General orthopedic experience and knowledge of bone plating.

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