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Banner with the text “Small Animal Stifle” and course title “Stifle Joint Effective Evaluation" featuring a portrait of veterinary medicine professional Nina R. Kieves.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the anatomy of the canine stifle.

  • Describe the biomechanics of the canine stifle and the function of the cranial cruciate ligament.

  • Summarize the process of intra-articular stifle joint examination.

  • Recall the process of evaluating the canine hindlimb.

Outline

Stifle Joint Effective Evaluation: Course Description

In this one-hour webinar, Dr. Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT, discusses the pathophysiology of stifle joint disease in canines, early vs. late diagnosis, guidelines for treatment, and recovery expectations.

CE Hours: 1.0 hours
Presented by: Nina Kieves, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT