About this course:
This is a high level course for experienced veterinarians and neurologists.
A highly practical day that introduces participants to various techniques related to intracranial surgery and spinal approaches for small animals.
Overview Agenda:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- Various approaches to the skull
- Transfrontal, rostrotentorial, suboccipital combined
- Skull reconstruction
- Varying spinal approaches
Course Objectives:
- Introduce various techniques related to intracranial surgery
- Provide indications and management of various intracranial pathologies encountered as they relate to veterinary neurology and neurosurgery
- Identify various approaches to the brain for diagnosis and treatment of brain disease
- Participants will be able to perform various intracranial procedures for treatment of brain disease in small animals
Master the revolutionary invetra™ Pedicle Screw Fixation System—the first spinal stabilisation technology specifically engineered for veterinary applications. This hands-on workshop combines essential theory with extensive practical training on this groundbreaking 5.5mm and 3.0mm system.
The invetra™ system represents the first pedicle screw fixation technology designed from the ground up specifically for veterinary patients, bringing human-grade spine stabilisation techniques to veterinary medicine with purpose-built instrumentation.
Join us to elevate your surgical capabilities and offer your patients the gold standard in spinal stabilisation.
- Learn techniques previously available only in human medicine, now optimised for veterinary patients
- Practice initial surgery on a customized 3D case model (yours to keep)
- Apply your skills in comprehensive practical sessions
- Gain confidence with instructor-guided procedures
9.00 - 9.30 Introduction
9.00 - 10.00 Lecture
Introduction to and the history of pedicle screw fixation
10.00 - 10.30 Laboratory
Introduction to equipment and demonstration application of 4.5mm pedicle screws on the 3D printed model
10.30 - 11.15 Lecture
Application on the lumbosacral spine and lumbar spine
Break
11.30 - 13.00 Laboratory
Application of 4.5mm pedicle screw to abnormal lumbrosacral joint of a German Shepherd
Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 Lecture
Techniques for stabilisation of the thoracic and cervical spine using the invetra™ system
15.00 - 16.00 Laboratory
Thoracic and cervical fixation using the invetra™ system
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About this course:
The skills taught will be a brief discussion of neurologic localisation, SOP instrumentation, thoracolumbar hemi-laminectomy, fenestration, stabilisation of lumbar fractures with SOP locking spinal plates, cervical slot decompression, dorsal laminectomy for lumbosacral decompression and stabilisation of L7 fractures
There will be five sessions beginning with theory and detailed step-by-step description of the procedures followed by a demonstration of the procedures by the faculty on a cadaver.
The attendees will then repeat the procedures on cadavers as many times as required. The highest quality instrumentation will include specialised spinal instrumentation, high-speed burrs, drills and the latest innovative and industry leading implants.
Overview Agenda:
- Anatomy, technique and instrumentation
- TL laminectomy
- Fenestration
- Lumbar stabilisation
- Cervical slot decompression
- Dorsal laminectomy / discectomy for LS compression
- L7 vertebral fracture repair
- Introduction to pedicle screw fixation
About this course:
The level of this course is designed and aimed and skilled surgeons already experienced is neuro surgery, Covering laminectomies and ventral slot decompression, it then goes on to allow you to expand your repertoire with highly advanced technical procedures such as stabilisations, craniotomies and introduction to stenting.
There will be five sessions beginning with theory and detailed step-by-step description of the procedures followed by a demonstration of the procedures by the faculty on a cadaver.
The attendees will then repeat the procedures on cadavers as many times as required. The highest quality instrumentation will include specialised spinal instrumentation, high-speed burrs, drills and the latest innovative and industry leading implants.
Overview Agenda:
- Dorsal cervical laminectomy
- Lumbar corpectomy
- LS stabilisation
- LS foraminotomy
- Cervical stabilisation
- AA stabilisation
- Thoracic plating stabilisation
- Craniotomies
- Pedicle screw fixation
- Introduction to ventriculoperitoneal shunts
About this course:
This is a high level course for experienced veterinarians and neurologists.
A highly practical day that introduces participants to various techniques related to intracranial surgery and spinal approaches for small animals.
Overview Agenda:
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
- Various approaches to the skull
- Transfrontal, rostrotentorial, suboccipital combined
- Skull reconstruction
- Varying spinal approaches
Course Objectives:
- Introduce various techniques related to intracranial surgery
- Provide indications and management of various intracranial pathologies encountered as they relate to veterinary neurology and neurosurgery
- Identify various approaches to the brain for diagnosis and treatment of brain disease
- Participants will be able to perform various intracranial procedures for treatment of brain disease in small animals
About this course:
The level of this course is designed and aimed and skilled surgeons already experienced is neuro surgery, Covering laminectomies and ventral slot decompression, it then goes on to allow you to expand your repertoire with highly advanced technical procedures such as stabilisations, craniotomies and introduction to stenting.
There will be five sessions beginning with theory and detailed step-by-step description of the procedures followed by a demonstration of the procedures by the faculty on a cadaver.
The attendees will then repeat the procedures on cadavers as many times as required. The highest quality instrumentation will include specialised spinal instrumentation, high-speed burrs, drills and the latest innovative and industry leading implants.
Overview Agenda:
- Dorsal cervical laminectomy
- Lumbar corpectomy
- LS stabilisation
- LS foraminotomy
- Cervical stabilisation
- AA stabilisation
- Thoracic plating stabilisation
- Craniotomies
- Pedicle screw fixation
- Introduction to ventriculoperitoneal shunts
About this course:
The skills taught will be a brief discussion of neurologic localisation, SOP instrumentation, thoracolumbar hemi-laminectomy, fenestration, stabilisation of lumbar fractures with SOP locking spinal plates, cervical slot decompression, dorsal laminectomy for lumbosacral decompression and stabilisation of L7 fractures
There will be five sessions beginning with theory and detailed step-by-step description of the procedures followed by a demonstration of the procedures by the faculty on a cadaver.
The attendees will then repeat the procedures on cadavers as many times as required. The highest quality instrumentation will include specialised spinal instrumentation, high-speed burrs, drills and the latest innovative and industry leading implants.
Overview Agenda:
- Anatomy, technique and instrumentation
- TL laminectomy
- Fenestration
- Lumbar stabilisation
- Cervical slot decompression
- Dorsal laminectomy / discectomy for LS compression
- L7 vertebral fracture repair
- Introduction to pedicle screw fixation
About this course:
This comprehensive program introduces veterinary specialists to advanced intracranial surgical techniques, providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with various approaches for diagnosing and treating brain pathologies in veterinary patients
Learning Objectives
Master essential techniques for intracranial surgical interventions
Understand indications and management protocols for common intracranial conditions
Develop proficiency in selecting and executing appropriate surgical approaches
Gain practical experience performing advanced neurosurgical procedures
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Intracranial Pressure Management
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement techniques
- Patient selection and pre-operative considerations
- Post-operative care and complication management
Module 2: Cranial Approach Techniques
- Trans frontal approach: applications and technique
- Rostro tentorial approach: indications and execution
- Suboccipital approach: positioning and surgical landmarks
Module 3: Reconstructive Techniques
- Cranioplasty methods and materials
- Skull reconstruction following trauma or tumour resection
- Advanced fixation techniques
Module 4: Spinal Neurosurgery Integration
- Comparative approaches to cranial and spinal surgery
- Specialised spinal techniques relevant to intracranial pathology
- Craniocervical junction considerations
Each module includes hands-on laboratory sessions, case-based discussions, and surgical demonstrations by board-certified veterinary neurosurgeons.
Empowering you with knowledge to improve animal care
Giving you the ability to heal and improve patients lives
Enabling you to have confidence to increase your surgical repertoir
The support you receive doesn’t stop once you leave the classroom
We offer a platform solely dedicated to online education offering an array of objective knowledge tools, webinars, bite-size courses and hubs, many of which are available at no cost allowing you to not be restricted to learn and develop skills to improve the industry.
Also, we are the first animal health company to bring virtual reality training technology to the veterinarians worldwide. RoVR™, the first-of-its-kind training experience, is proven to significantly impact surgical performance and bring together veterinarian healthcare professionals to train from anywhere in the world through remote collaboration.
Channeling skills they have learned throughout their careers to delegates in the classroom, once the workshop has finished the support and relationship continues – a value we hold dear.
