Day 1: Course of advanced linear external fixation AGENDA 8.00 Participants’ registration 9.00 Principles of biomechanics of external fixation 9.20 Rationale and technique for the use of the mini linear radiolucent fixator in toy breeds 10.15 Lab 1: knowledge of the mini linear radiolucent fixator components and their use for fracture stabilization 11.30 Break 12.00 Rationale and technique for the use of the rail linear radiolucent fixator in medium and large breeds 13.00 Lunch break 14.00 Lab 2: knowledge of the rail linear radiolucent fixator components and their use for fracture stabilization 15.30 Rationale and technique for the use of the dynamizable fixator in medium and large breeds 16.15 Lab 3: knowledge of the dynamizable fixator and its use for fracture stabilization 17.30 Complications of external fixation 18.00 Questions and end of the day Course location Small Animal Hospital Postojna Speakers Gian Luca Rovesti, Italy Assistants Paolo Mizzau, Italy Lab sponsor Ad Maiora srl, Cavriago - Italy www.ad-maiora.eu Number of attendees The course will be held only if the minimum number of 10 participants will be achieved and it will be confirmed three weeks in advance. In case of cancellation, the registration fee will be fully returned. No reimbursement will be given instead for travel expenses, bookings, hotel reservation, etc. Registration Fulfill and submit the online form on www.ad-maiora.eu or write an email to info@admaiora.eu Objectives of the course Attending this course, the participants are expected to be able to: • Understand the principles for applying external fixation to stabilize fractures • Select the proper frame for the specific fracture • Evaluate and prevent the most common complications of external fixation What is included in the course fee • Bone models for the labs for each working group of 2 participants • Implants for the labs • CD with lectures in pdf format • Handouts for the exercises of the labs • Coffee break and light lunch Day 2: X-Porous TTA course for the CCL-deficient stifle AGENDA 8.30 Participants' registration 9.00 Biomechanical aspects of techniques for stifle stabilization 9.30 Philosophy and peculiarities of the X-Porous TTA 9.50 Instruments and preoperative measurement 10.15 Diagnostic algorithm for the choice of the surgical technique 10.30 Break 11.00 Lab 1: measurement of the TT advancement required 11.45 X-Porous TTA surgical technique step by step 12.30 Break 14.00 Lab 2: surgical technique of porous TTA on stifle model - each participant 16.30 Complications of the X-Porous TTA and their resolution 17:30 Questions and end of the course Course location Small Animal Hospital Postojna Speakers Gian Luca Rovesti Assistants Paolo Mizzau, Italy Marko Novak, Slovenia Lab sponsor Ad Maiora srl, Cavriago - Italy www.ad-maiora.eu Number of attendees The course will be held only if the minimum number of 10 participants will be achieved, and it will be confirmed three weeks in advance. In case of cancellation, the registration fee will be fully returned. No reimbursement will be given instead for travel expenses, bookings, hotel reservation, etc. Registration Fulfill and submit the online form on www.ad-maiora.eu or write an email to info@admaiora.eu Objectives of the course Attending this course, the participants are expected to be able to: • Understand the principles tibial tuberosity advancement for the CCL-deficient stifle • Select the correct candidate for the technique • Evaluate and prevent the most common complications of the procedure What is included in the course fee • Stifle bone model for the labs for each participant • Implants for the labs. The implants used during the labs WILL BE LEFT TO THE PARTICIPANT TOGETHER WITH THE STIFLE MODEL • CD with lectures in pdf format • Handouts for the exercises of the labs • Coffee break and light lunch Registration fee. Please note: the dates refer ONLY to the payments ACTUALLY done, only submitting the registration form doesn’t entitle for a discounted registration fee. The reference date will be the bank transfer date. • X-Porous TTA course with registration within February 1st, 2018: €250,00 (VAT excluded, please ask for invoicing if you are a VAT holder); • X-Porous TTA course with registration after February 1st, 2018: €300,00 (VAT excluded, please ask for invoicing if you are a VAT holder).