Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals

Veterinarians must continue their training to adapt to new developments in this field”

Veterinarians face new challenges every day in treating their patients. The Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals comprises a complete and up-to-date educational program including the latest advances in traumatology and orthopedic surgery in ruminants (cattle, sheep), camelids (camels, alpacas and llamas), swine (pigs, wild boars) and equidae (horses, donkeys and mules).

The theoretical and practical content has been chosen taking into account its potential practical application in daily clinical practice. Furthermore, the audiovisual material collects scientific and practical information on the essential disciplines for professional practice.

In each topic, practical cases presented by experts in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals have been developed, with the objective of the practically applying the knowledge acquired. In addition, students will participate in a self-evaluation process to improve their learning and knowledge during their practical activities.

The teaching team of the Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals has programmed a careful selection of techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of ruminants (cattle, sheep), camelids (camels, alpacas, llamas), swine (pigs, wild boars) and equidae (horses, donkeys and mules), including the description of musculoskeletal surgery and rehabilitation in those species to which they are applied.

The teaching surgeons of this program are graduates of the European or American College of Veterinary Surgeons and have extensive experience both in the university field and in private practice. In both areas, they are responsible for large animal surgery services in leading veterinary centers and most of them direct residency programs, master's degree programs and research projects.  
As a result of the training that the teaching staff of this Postgraduate Certificate undertook in North America and Europe, the techniques have been extensively tested and are internationally recognized.

All of these elements mentioned above make this Postgraduate Certificate a unique specialization program, exclusive and different to all the courses offered in other universities.

Don't miss the opportunity to study this Athe perfect opportunity to advance in your veterinary career"

This Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Diagnosis and Treatment of Lameness in Large Animals: Equidae, Ruminants and Swine
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
• Latest information on Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals   
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals    
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This course is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher programme to update your existing knowledge of Large Animal Veterinary Medicine"

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by renowned and experienced experts in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals.  

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online Postgraduate Certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field.

The structure of the content has been designed by the best professionals in the field of Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to veterinary medicine.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market” 

Módulo1. Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae 

1.1.     Exploration and Wound Types

1.1.1.     Anatomy
1.1.2.     Initial Assessment, Emergency Treatment
1.1.3.     Wound Classification
1.1.4.     Wound Healing Process
1.1.5.     Factors Influencing Wound Infection and Wound Healing
1.1.6.     Primary and Secondary Intention Wound Healing
1.1.7.     Particularities in Ruminants and Swine

1.2.     Tissue Management, Hemostasis and Suture Techniques

1.2.1.    Incision and Tissue Dissection
1.2.2.     Hemostasis

    1.2.2.1. Mechanical Hemostasis
    1.2.2.2. Ligatures
    1.2.2.3. Tourniquet
    1.2.2.4. Electrocoagulation
    1.2.2.5. Chemical Hemostasis

1.2.3.     Tissue Management, Irrigation and Suctioning

1.3.     Suturing Materials and Techniques

1.3.1.    Materials Used 

    1.3.1.1. Instruments 
    1.3.1.2. Suture Material Selection
    1.3.1.3. Needles 
    1.3.1.4. Drainages 

1.3.2.    Approaches to Wound Suturing
1.3.3.     Suture Patterns

1.4.     Acute Wound Repair 

1.4.1.     Wound Treatment Medication
1.4.2.     Debriding
1.4.3.     Hoof Wounds 
1.4.4.     Emphysema Secondary to Wounds

1.5.     Repair and Management of Chronic and/or Infected Wounds

1.5.1.     Particularities of Chronic and Infected Wounds 
1.5.2.     Causes of Chronic Wounds
1.5.3.     Management of Severely Contaminated Wounds
1.5.4.     Laser Benefits
1.5.5.     Larvotherapy
1.5.6.     Cutaneous Fistulas Treatment

1.6.     Management and Repair of Synovial Wounds, Joint Lavage and Physitis

1.6.1.     Diagnosis
1.6.2.     Treatment

    1.6.2.1. Systemic and Local Antibiotic Therapy
    1.6.2.2. Types of Joint Lavage
    1.6.2.3. Analgesia

1.6.3.     Physitis

    1.6.3.1. Diagnosis
    1.6.3.2. Treatment

1.6.4.     Particularities in Ruminants and Swine

1.7.     Bandages, Dressings, Topical Treatments and Negative Pressure Therapy

1.7.1.     Types and Indications of the Different Types of Bandages and Dressings
1.7.2.     Topical Treatment Types
1.7.3.     Ozone Therapy
1.7.4.     Negative Pressure Therapy

1.8 Tendon Lacerations Management and Repair

1.8.1.     Diagnosis
1.8.2.     Emergency Treatment
1.8.3.     Paratendinous Laceration
1.8.4.     Tenorraphy
1.8.5.     Avulsion and Rupture of Tendons in Ruminants
1.8.6.     Ligament Lacerations in Ruminants and Swine

1.9. Reconstructive Surgery and Skin Grafting

1.9.1.     Principles and Techniques of Reconstructive Surgery
1.9.2.     Principles and Techniques of Skin Grafts

1.10 Treatment of Exuberant Granulation Tissue Sarcoid Burns 

1.10.1.    Causes of the Appearance of Exuberant Granulation Tissue
1.10.2.     Treatment of Exuberant Granulation Tissue
1.10.3.    Sarcoid Appearance in Wounds

    1.10.3.1. Wound Associated Sarcoid Type
    1.10.3.2. Treatment

1.10.4.     Burn Treatment

This training will allow you to advance in your career comfortably"