Why THR & PHR?
Veterinary Total Hip Replacement (THR) is simultaneously the most rewarding and frustrating advanced orthopedic surgery. When performed correctly, THR is a profoundly transformative procedure. However, when facing complex primary and revision surgeries, the proper execution can be meticulous, which is why training and technique refinement courses are encouraged to provide the best level of care.
To assist veterinary surgeons in conquering the learning curve of THR, we have instituted a series of training programs appropriate for novice-to-advanced skill and experience levels.
Top reasons why participants take a THR or PHR course/workshop:
- THR and PHR surgeries can return patients to a pain-free and fully active life, unlike FHO and medical management.
- THR and PHR enhance the level of care you can provide to your patients.
- A desire to broaden and increase your veterinary skill set and treatment of canine hip dysplasia.
Why with KYON?
- The Zurich Cementless, Total and Partial Hip Replacement System, is the most advanced canine THR system on the market.
- KYON has over 20 years of experience in training surgeons for canine THR surgery
- Strengthen your network with other professionals and instructors.
- KYON provides supplementary documentation before and after the course.
- Small groups and extensive cadaver training in the wet lab courses.
Participants Profile
Before embarking on the veterinary hip replacement journey, it is necessary to consider the financial, logistical, practical, and technical requirements of offering THR and PHR procedures in your clinic.
Your OR and hospital should be suitable for joint replacement surgery. Generally, veterinary THR is most successful when the surgeon/clinic assembles a THR team, makes a serious commitment to cadaver training, has a consistent caseload (~12 per year minimum), and performs regular follow-up examinations.
THR training is appropriate for veterinary surgeons with well-rounded orthopedic experience who are knowledgeable in bone plating, FHO or other hip replacement systems. THR success demands that you are committed to managing potential complications in the short and long term.
Some surgeons and clinics will have more preparation to do than others. We are happy to discuss your specific circumstances and chart a path.
Workshops
KYON THR Education Pathway
To learn more about the education that KYON offers for surgeons to learn the Total Hip Replacement procedure, please access our free online course “KYON THR Education Pathway”.
In this course, you can learn more about
- Overview: KYON THR Education Pathway
- KYON THR Workshops
- KYON THR Skill Assessment
- Investment and Business Opportunities of learning the THR procedure
- Entry Point to the KYON THR Education Pathway
Level 1: Zurich Cementless THR – Introduction Course
This course gives an in-depth review of canine hip dysplasia, pathogenesis, early signs and screening, clinical and radiographic exams, requirements for veterinary THR (clinic, experience, and equipment), clinical development and experience, basic surgical technique with optional bone model exercise, guidelines for the clinic and advisement on how to establish a successful canine THR business model in your practice.
Course Outcome: After completing this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the procedure and what is required to offer THR successfully. The workshop gives you an overview of the available solutions, including partial hip replacement (e.g. Cupless) and Dual-Mobility THR, and how to choose the best option for your patient. You will be able to decide if THR and PHR procedures are viable offerings for your practice and completion of the course make you eligible to attend the Zurich Cementless THR – Intermediate Workshop.
Duration: approx. 6 hours
Course Type: Online course on our Movora Education Platform.
*Prerequisite for all other THR Workshop offerings*
Level 2: Zurich Cementless THR – Intermediate Workshop
The Intermediate Workshop is offered in a 2-day format, mandatory for purchase of the Zurich Cementless THR system. Relevant lectures will be provided in an online format, to be completed prior to the workshop. The review of the lectures is mandatory to participate in the course. The Level 2: THR Intermediate Workshop gives you the possibility for intensive wet lab practice of the procedure.
Day 1 concentrates on surgical technique, live surgery video with comments, presentation of tips and tricks during the surgical procedure, and the first wet labs for attendees.
Day 2 begins with a review of the cases performed on the first day, and further cadaver labs do follow. Following each lab, instructors and attendees will review and discuss the cases.
The primary objectives of the Intermediate Workshop are to communicate the core principles of successful THR surgery, practice in a wet lab setting, and review the cases as a group.
Workshop Outcome: Following this workshop, you will be eligible to purchase the Zurich Cementless THR instrumentation. After a further submission of three wet lab experiences performed by you that have been assessed by KYON THR instructors as successful, you will be able to also purchase the implants and to begin offering the procedure in your practice. For the first two clinical cases, we offer you mentoring support.
Duration: 2 days
Course Type: Wet lab with lecture
Requirements: Completion of the KYON Level 1: Introduction to THR course as well as the online lectures accompanying the THR Intermediate Workshop.
Level 3: Zurich Cementless Mini THR Workshop
This Stand-alone Mini THR Workshop is directed at veterinary surgeons who are currently active with standard-sized KYON THR systems but have not yet used the new Mini THR system with stem sizes ranging between 3mm and 6mm.
The workshop is directed at veterinary surgeons who have already gained extensive experience with the Zurich Cementless System with stem sizes above 6mm. It will concentrate on specifics of performing THR surgeries on feline or small dog patients, including a cadaver demo, wet lab, and review as well as discussion of clinical experience and best practices for Mini THR.
The primary objective of this workshop is to communicate the differences and difficulties of doing Mini THR surgery, practice in a wet lab setting, and review the cases as a group.
Workshop Outcome: Completion of this workshop prepares you to perform Mini THR surgery independently and incorporate the procedure into your clinical services.
Duration: 2 days
Workshop Type: Wet lab with lecture
Requirements: Completion of the Level 1 Introduction Course and Level 2 Intermediate Workshop as well as extensive clinical experience with the THR system with stem sizes above 6 mm with a minimum of 25 documented THR cases performed in the past 3 years.
