A highly practical wet-lab day learning many aspects of patellar luxation but with a heavy focus on the RidgeStop procedure

Stifle Disease: Patellar Luxation featuring RidgeStop

Course Content

This surgical technique is a simple alternative to an aggressive sulcoplasty and uses a medical-grade implant that can be used alone or as an adjunct to re-alignment operations.

The course explains the pathogenesis and treatment selection in patellar luxation as well as a review of current surgical treatment options available.

Most importantly, this day is heavily focused on the practical aspect of patellar luxation.

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will have an understanding of:

Diagnosis and classifying degree of patella luxation

Treatment selection in patella luxation

The concept of RidgeStop

Ability and confidence to carry out the RidgeStop procedure

How will I feel after the workshop?

Confident in offering a new, less aggressive technique to paients

Confident in decision making and surgical planning of patella luxation treatments

Know how the RidgeStop procedure works, confident in performing it as well as incorporating a Tibial Tuberosity Transposition and other adjunct procedures

A highly practical day learning key surgical aspects and procedures around patellar luxation but with a prominent focus on the highly-respected RidgeStop procedure

Our courses are taught by diplomate speakers and use advanced technology and equipment throughout the day

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