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Banner with the text “Small Animal Stifle” and course title “A Joint Venture,” featuring portraits of veterinary medicine professionals Brian Trumpatori and Kevin McAbee.

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

  • Part 1: Explain the principles of canine stifle arthroscopy related to operating room setup. Explain the principles of canine arthroscopy related to patient positioning. Explain the principles of canine stifle arthroscopy procedures.

  • Part 2: Describe the process of intra-articular stifle assessment. Explain how to decrease the possibility of latent and subsequent meniscal tears.

  • Part 3: Apply additional lateral suture support to a TPLO repair to address persistent internal rotation.

  • Part 4: Review and describe the recommended perioperative management for stifle surgery.

A Joint Venture: Course Description

This robust, four-part series of lectures focuses on canine cruciate surgery. From intraoperative decision-making to appropriate perioperative management, this online event is designed to help you improve patient outcomes and post-operative comfort.

Lecture Topics Include:

- General Approach of Stifle Arthroscopy (Part 1)
- Intraoperative Decision Making for TPLO (Part 2)
- Internal Brace-Augmented TPLO (Part 3)
- Perioperative Management for Stifle Surgery (Part 4)

CE Hours: 3.0 hours
Presented by: Brian Trumpatori, DVM, DACVS-SA and Kevin McAbee, DVM, DACVS-SA