Instrumented Spinal Surgery (2 Days Wet Lab): Fusion Pedicle System and Implantation of Fusions Patient Specific Intervertebral Spacer.

Instrumented spinal surgery

This course is suitable for experienced vets (advanced practitioners, residents, specialists) regularly performing decompressive spinal surgery, who want to develop skills and knowledge for the management of cervical spondylomyelopathy (ventral cervical distraction-fusion, featuring Fusion Implants custom interbody spacers), thoracolumbar fracture fixation, and degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (dorsal interlaminar lumbosacral distraction-fusion, featuring Fusion Implants pedicle screw system) with relevant skills applicable to other conditions.

The course will cover:

· Pathophysiology of CSM, DLSS, and thoracolumbar fracture/malformation

· Diagnostic imaging, pre-operative management and case selection

· Surgical approach and technique – thoracolumbar and lumbosacral (Day 1) Thoracolumbar fixation theory, lumbosacral disease and two practical sessions that cover use of our custom 3D-Printed drill guides and pedicle system.

· Surgical approach and technique – cervical (Day 2)

· Troubleshooting / complications

· Post-operative patient management

Fusion Implants Patient Specific Intervertebral Spacer

This is an course in advanced veterinary spinal surgery, focusing on instrumented spinal surgery and the use of the Fusion Implants Pedicle System and application of Fusion Implants Patient Specific Intervertebral Spacer, as seen in 'Instrumented cervical fusion using patient specific end-plate conforming interbody devices with a micro-porous structure in nine dogs with disk-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy (https://www.fusionimplants.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DACS_paper.pdf)' (2023) by Driver at al.

Covering cervical spondylomyelopathy case selection, imaging and planning and cervical vertebral distraction-fusion-technique, right through to practical sessions on bone grafting, ventral neck approach and intervertebral spacer implantation.

This is not a course to miss for those veterinary surgeons looking to advance and progress their spinal clinical caseload.

Agenda

Subject to amendments

Day One Agenda

Morning Refreshments

Thoracolumbar Fixation Theory: Case Selection, Pre-operative Imaging and Planning (Didactic – Colin Driver)

Lumbosacral Disease: Background, Case Selection, Pre-operative Imaging and Planning (Didactic – Colin Driver)

Refreshment Break

Lumbosacral Disease: Surgical Technique, Complications and Troubleshooting (Didactic – Colin Driver)

Lunch & Refreshment Break

Wet Lab Sessions

Practical Session 1: Approach to the Thoracolumbar Spine, Vertebral Preparation, Application of Custom 3D-Printed Drill Guides, and Pedicle System Fixation (Wet Lab Practical – Colin Driver)

Practical Session 2: Approach to the Lumbosacral Spine, Vertebral Preparation, Application of Custom 3D-Printed Drill Guides, and Pedicle System Fixation (Wet Lab Practical – Colin Driver)

Practical Session 3: Intervertebral Spacer Implantation, Application of Custom 3D-Printed Drill Guides, Supporting Instrumentation, and Pedicle System Fixation (Wet Lab Practical – Colin Driver)

Refreshments Available Throughout Wet Lab Sessions

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Day Two Agenda

Registration & Welcome

Cervical Spondylomyelopathy: Background, Case Selection, Pre-operative Imaging and Planning (Didactic – Colin Driver)

Cervical Vertebral Distraction-Fusion: Technique, Instrumentation, and Peri-/Post-operative Imaging (Didactic – Jeremy Rose)

Refreshment Break

Cervical Vertebral Distraction-Fusion: Risks, Complications and Troubleshooting (Didactic – Jeremy Rose)

Lunch & Refreshment Break

Wet Lab Sessions

Practical Session 1: Bone Grafting, Ventral Cervical Approach, Vertebral Preparation, Vertebral Distraction and Disc Preparation (Wet Lab Practical – Jeremy Rose)

Practical Session 2: Intervertebral Spacer Implantation, Application of Custom 3D-Printed Drill Guides, Supporting Instrumentation, and Pedicle System Fixation (Wet Lab Practical – Jeremy Rose)

Refreshments Available Throughout Wet Lab Sessions

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FAQ:

Preferred Payment Method:

Our preferred payment method is for us to invoice your practice directly, to book on, email robyn.lowe@fusionimplants.com

Instalments: Can I pay in instalments?

Yes! At Fusion we are pleased to offer instalments for select courses. We want to make it manageable for you to invest in your professional development. For more information regarding our instalments, please email robyn.lowe@fusionimplants.com

Do you have discounts?

We run a variety of discounts including Early Bird (book by 31/12/26), Group, Multi-Course and Loyalty discount. Email robyn.lowe@fusionimplants.com to discuss.

Cancellations: If you need to transfer or change your registration to another workshop, an administration fee of £50 applies. Cancellations made within 45 days of the workshop start date will incur a fee equal to 50% of the course investment. Please note that cancellations

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