My Current Level*
*Levels are for guidance only. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about the suitability of a course for your level of experience.
Level 1 (Beginner)
Level: Beginner/Limited Experience
I am just getting started with orthopaedic surgery and, like many of my colleagues, feel more comfortable with basic soft tissue procedures. I want to build a solid skill base and get comfortable with tissue handling and fixation methods.
The Hands-On Practical Course For You Is Introduction To Orthopaedics
Conquering your orthopaedic fears starts here!
Seminars and interactive sessions are combined with hands-on surgery sessions during which you are guided by experienced but approachable tutors. Our hands-on approach will help you develop the practical skills to handle orthopaedic equipment with ease. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in orthopaedic surgery and be ready to tackle a variety of cases with confidence.
“A really great course, fab teaching- both lectures and practicals were very engaging. It has been a great course to attend, and has improved my knowledge and practical skills.”
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Level 2 (Intermediate)
Level: Intermediate
This group of clinicians ranges from those who have completed a basic or introductory course, to those who have been performing some orthopaedic procedures and would like to refine their skills and get better at techniques they struggle with.
The Hands-On Practical Courses For You Are Practical Fracture Fixation, Joint Surgery and Introduction To Arthroscopy
These 2 day practical courses are excellent to follow on from the Introduction to Orthopaedics Course and equally suitable as a stand-alone course for vets with basic or intermediate orthopaedic experience.
"Really enjoyed. Good focus on practical. Lectures really interesting with lots of cover! Gain masses of confidence. Speaker very approachable"
"Fantastic. Great value, good practical opportunity."
"Very good and very informative. Learnt an awful lot and feel a lot more confident with handling fracture's going forward. Great learning, very relevant to everyday job. Has made massive difference to my confidence."
This is an updated version of a practical course we have run many times and we are delighted it is being led by one of our most popular tutors, Toby Gemmill from Willows Referral Service in Solihull.
The course will consist of a combination of lectures, case discussions and wet labs. Practical exercises will include:
Arthrocentesis
Femoral head and neck ostectomy
Management of hip luxation
Extra-capsular stabilisation for cranial cruciate ligament deficiency
Treatment of medial patellar luxation
Shoulder arthrotomy for OCD
The course will be focused on conditions and practical techniques that can be applied to cases seen commonly in practice, to allow participants to build their confidence and genuinely improve clinical outcomes in their cases.
"Excellent course, good pace, good blend of theory and practical content"
"The speaker (Kinley) is an excellent speaker."
"Excellent, approachable and knowledgeable experts, perfect balance of practical skills and knowledge. Excellent facilities in an easy accessible location."
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Level 3 (Advanced)
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
These courses are for experienced orthopaedic surgeons who are comfortable working with power tools and using a broad range of fixation techniques.
"Enjoyed the hands-on experience of planning with x-ray, doing surgery on plastic and wet lab, and assessing post-op x-rays of our surgeries."
“Excellent course with a good mix of practical and theory/evidence-based advice. Jonathan's experience in TPLO is invaluable.”
“Extremely enjoyable and very worthwhile CPD, learnt a lot during the two days. Strongly recommend this course”
“I really enjoyed the course, tutors were excellent, friendly and approachable, very knowledgeable, course length and content really useful. Will be able to utilise the skills I have learnt in practice.”
“Really good content. Right for my skill level. Really good discussions with the tutors. Really good practical courses and really good value for money.”
“Excellent course. Packed with lots of helpful tips and tricks. Great practical sessions with plenty of time allowed.”
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