Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals

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Veterinarians face new challenges every day in treating their patients. The Postgraduate Certificate in Orthopedic Surgery 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 Orthopedic Surgery 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 Postgraduate Certificate 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.

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This Postgraduate Certificate in Orthopedic Surgery 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 Advanced Techniques for Cardiovascular Pathology in Large Animals: Equidae, Ruminants and Swine
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• Latest innovations on Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals    
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Orthopedic Surgery 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

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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 learning 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 throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals. 

This program comes with the best educational 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 Orthopedic Surgery 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 Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market” 

Module 1. Common Orthopedic Surgery Procedures of the Musculoskeletal System in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae Part I 

1.1. Fractures of Distal Phalanx and Navicular Bone 

1.1.1. Distal Phalanx 

1.1.1.1. Causes 
1.1.1.2. Classification 
1.1.1.3. Clinical Signs 
1.1.1.4. Treatment 

1.1.2. Navicular Bone Fracture 

1.1.2.1. Causes 
1.1.2.2. Clinical Signs and Diagnosis 
1.1.2.3. Treatment 

1.1.3. Digital Neurectomy 
1.1.4. Bovine Distal Phalanx Fracture 
1.1.5. Bovine Pedal Osteitis 
1.1.6. Sepsis of the Common Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath in Ruminants 

1.1.6.1. Tenosynoviotomy With Resection of Affected Tissue 

1.2. Middle Phalanx Fracture 

1.2.1. Etiology 
1.2.2. Clinical Signs 
1.2.3. Diagnosis 
1.2.4. Settings 

1.2.4.1. Palmar/Plantar Eminence Fractures 

1.2.4.1.1. Uni- and Biaxial Fractures 

1.2.4.2. Axial Fractures 
1.2.4.3. Comminuted Fractures 

1.3. Proximal Phalangeal and Proximal Interphalangeal Joints 

1.3.1. Osteoarthritis 
1.3.2. Subchondral Cystic Lesions 
1.3.3. Dislocations and Subluxations 
1.3.4. Fracture Configurations 
1.3.5. Clinical Signs 
1.3.6. Diaphyseal Fractures 
1.3.7. Incomplete Sagittal Fractures 
1.3.8. Non-Displaced Long Incomplete Sagittal Incomplete Fractures 
1.3.9. Displaced Complete Sagittal Fractures 
1.3.10. Frontal Fractures 
1.3.11. Comminuted Fractures 

1.4. Metacarpal- Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint 

1.4.1. Proximal Sesamoid Bone Fractures 

1.4.1.1. Mid-Body 
1.4.1.2. Basal 
1.4.1.3. Abaxial 
1.4.1.4. Sagittal 
1.4.1.5. Biaxial 

1.4.2. Osteoarthritis 
1.4.3. Subchondral Cystic Lesions 
1.4.4. Dislocation 
1.4.5. Tenosynovitis/Desmitis/Constriction of the Annular Ligament 

1.4.5.1. Mass Removal 
1.4.5.2. Section of the Annular Ligament 
1.4.5.3. Tendon Debridement 

1.5. Metacarpal/Metatarsal Bones 

1.5.1. Lateral Condylar Fractures 

1.5.1.1. Signs 
1.5.1.2. Diagnosis 
1.5.1.3. Emergency Treatment 
1.5.1.4. Surgery of Displaced Fractures 
1.5.1.5. Surgery of Non-Displaced Fractures 

1.5.2. Medial Condylar Fractures 

1.5.2.1. Open Approach Surgery 
1.5.2.2. Minimally Invasive Surgery 
1.5.2.3. Post-Operative Care
1.5.2.4. Prognosis 

1.5.3. Transverse Fractures of the Distal Diaphysis of the Third Metacarpal Bone 

1.5.3.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
1.5.3.2. Surgical Treatment 
1.5.3.3. Prognosis 

1.5.4. Diaphyseal Fractures 

1.5.4.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
1.5.4.2. Surgical Treatment 
1.5.4.3. Prognosis 

1.5.5. Distal Physial Fractures 
1.5.6. Proximal Articular Fracture
1.5.7. Dorsal Cortical Fractures 

1.5.7.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
1.5.7.2. Surgical Treatment 
1.5.7.3. Prognosis 

1.5.8. Metacarpal/Metatarsal Bone Fractures in Ruminants (Cattle, Sheep) and Camelids (Camels, Alpacas and Llamas) 

1.6. Rudimentary Metacarpal/Metatarsal Bones 

1.6.1. Fractures 
1.6.2. Clinical Examination 
1.6.3. Diagnosis 
1.6.4. Proximal Fractures 

1.6.4.1. Debridement 
1.6.4.2. Internal Fixation 
1.6.4.3. Ostectomy 
1.6.4.4. Complete Removal 
1.6.4.5. Prognosis 
1.6.4.6. Complications 

1.6.5. Mid-Body Fractures 

1.6.5.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
1.6.5.2. Surgical Treatment 
1.6.5.3. Prognosis 

1.6.6. Distal Fractures 

1.6.6.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
1.6.6.2. Surgical Treatment 
1.6.6.3. Prognosis 

1.6.7. Exostosis 

1.6.7.1. Pathophysiology 
1.6.7.2. Clinical Examination 
1.6.7.3. Diagnosis 

1.6.7.3.1. Treatment 
1.6.7.3.2. Non-Surgical Treatment 
1.6.7.3.3. Surgical Treatment 

1.6.7.4. Prognosis 

1.6.8. Polydactyly in Ruminants and Equidae 
1.6.9. Neoplasty. 

1.7. Tendon and Ligament Pathologies That Can Be Resolved Surgically 

1.7.1. Carporadic Extensor Carpi Radialis Tendon Rupture 

1.7.1.1. Pathophysiology 
1.7.1.2. Diagnosis 
1.7.1.3. Treatments 
1.7.1.4. Prognosis 

1.7.2. Biceps Brachii Tendon and Infraspinatus Tendon Pathologies 

1.7.2.1. Treatment 

1.7.2.1.1. Biceps Tendon Transection 

1.7.2.2. Prognosis 

1.7.3. Surgery for Suspensory Ligament Desmopathy in the Forelimb 
1.7.4. Surgery of Suspensory Ligament Branches 
1.7.5. Suspensory Ligament Damage in Ruminants 
1.7.6. Tenectomy of the Medial Head of the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon 
1.7.7. Surgery for Suspensory Ligament Dismopathy of the Hind Limb 
1.7.8. Intermittent Patella Fixation in Equidae 
1.7.9. Patella Fixation in Ruminants 
1.7.10. Tears or Avulsions of Collateral Ligaments in Ruminants 
1.7.11. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Ruminants 

1.7.11.1. Peri-Surgical Planning 
1.7.11.2. Imbrication of Stifle Joint 
1.7.11.3. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Replacement 

1.7.11.3.1. With Gluteobiceps Tendon 
1.7.11.3.2. With Synthetic Material 
1.7.11.3.3. Post-Surgery and Prognosis 

1.7.12. Damage to Collateral Ligaments of the Stifle 

1.7.12.1. Surgery 
1.7.12.2. Prognosis 

1.7.13. Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Dislocation 

1.8. Muscle Pathologies That Can Be Resolved Surgically 

1.8.1. Fibrotic Myopathy 

1.8.1.1. Pathophysiology 
1.8.1.2. Diagnosis 
1.8.1.3. Treatments 
1.8.1.4. Prognosis 

1.8.2. Arpeo (Equine Reflex Hypertonia) 

1.8.2.1. Pathophysiology 
1.8.2.2. Diagnosis 
1.8.2.3. Treatments 
1.8.2.4. Prognosis 

1.8.3. Third Peroneal 

1.8.3.1. Pathophysiology 
1.8.3.2. Diagnosis 
1.8.3.3. Treatments 
1.8.3.4. Prognosis 

1.8.4. Rupture and Avulsion of the Gastrocnemius Muscles 

1.8.4.1. Pathophysiology 
1.8.4.2. Diagnosis 
1.8.4.3. Treatments 
1.8.4.4. Prognosis 

1.8.5. Aerophagia 

1.8.5.1. Pathophysiology 
1.8.5.2. Diagnosis 
1.8.5.3. Treatments 
1.8.5.4. Prognosis 

1.8.6. Spastic Paresis 

1.9. Arthrodesis 

1.9.1. Equine Distal Interphalangeal Joint 
1.9.2. Arthrodesis of the Distal Bovine Interphalangeal Joint 
1.9.3. Proximal Interphalangeal Joint 
1.9.4. Metacarpal/Metatarsophalangeal Joint 
1.9.5. Of the Carpus 
1.9.6. Of the Shoulder 
1.9.7. Of Distal Tarsal Joints 
1.9.8. Talocalcaneal 

1.10.  Laminitis and Amputations in Ruminants, Swine and Equidae 

1.10.1. Laminitis 

1.10.1.1. Deep Digital Flexor Tendon Tenotomy 

1.10.1.1.1. At Pastern Level 
1.10.1.1.2. At Mid Metacarpal-Metatarsal Level 

1.10.1.2. Prognosis 

1.10.2. Amputations in Ruminants, Swine and Equidae 

1.10.2.1. Bovine Digit Amputation 
1.10.2.2. Bovine Extra Digit Amputation 
1.10.2.3. Tail Amputation 
1.10.2.4. Limb Amputation 
1.10.2.5. Specifics in Swine

Module 2. Common Orthopedic Surgery Procedures of the Musculoskeletal System in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae Part II 

2.1. Carpus 

2.1.1. Pathophysiology 
2.1.2. Multifragmentary Fractures 

2.1.2.1. Pathogenesis 
2.1.2.2. Diagnosis 
2.1.2.3. Treatment 

2.1.3. Accessory Bone Fracture 

2.1.3.1. Pathogenesis 
2.1.3.2. Diagnosis 
2.1.3.3. Treatment 
2.1.3.4. Non-Surgical Treatment 
2.1.3.5. Surgical Treatment 
2.1.3.6. Prognosis 

2.1.4. Carpal Hygroma 
2.1.5. Radial Distal Exostosis 

2.1.5.1. Clinical Examination 
2.1.5.2. Diagnosis 
2.1.5.3. Treatment 

2.1.5.3.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
2.1.5.3.2. Surgical Treatment 

2.1.5.4. Prognosis 

2.1.6. Dislocation 

2.1.6.1. Pathogenesis 
2.1.6.2. Diagnosis 
2.1.6.3. Treatment 

2.1.6.3.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
2.1.6.3.2. Surgical Treatment 

2.1.6.4. Prognosis 

2.1.7. Coronation 

2.1.7.1. Pathogenesis 
2.1.7.2. Diagnosis 
2.1.7.3. Treatment 

2.1.8. Synovial Osteochondromatosis 
2.1.9. Circumscribed Calcinosis 

2.1.9.1. Pathophysiology 
2.1.9.2. Diagnosis 
2.1.9.3. Treatments 
2.1.9.4. Prognosis 

2.2. Radio and Ulna 

2.2.1. Ulna Fracture 

2.2.1.1. Anatomy 
2.2.1.2. Pathogenesis. 
2.2.1.3. Diagnosis 
2.2.1.4. Treatment 

2.2.1.4.1. Emergency Stabilization 
2.2.1.4.2. Non-Surgical Treatment 
2.2.1.4.3. Surgical Treatment 

2.2.1.5. Prognosis 
2.2.1.6. Complications 

2.2.2. Radius Fractures 

2.2.2.1. Anatomy 
2.2.2.2. Pathogenesis. 
2.2.2.3. Diagnosis 
2.2.2.4. Treatment 

2.2.2.4.1. Emergency Stabilization 
2.2.2.4.2. Non-Surgical Treatment 
2.2.2.4.3. Surgical Treatment 

2.2.2.5. Prognosis 
2.2.2.6. Complications 

2.2.3. Radial Osteochondroma 

2.2.3.1. Pathogenesis. 
2.2.3.2. Diagnosis 
2.2.3.3. Treatment 
2.2.3.4. Prognosis 

2.2.4. Subchondral Cystic Lesions 
2.2.5. Enostosis-Like Lesions 

2.3. Humerus Fractures 

2.3.1. Anatomy 
2.3.2. Greater Tubercle Fracture 

2.3.2.1. Diagnosis 
2.3.2.2. Treatment 

2.3.2.2.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
2.3.2.2.2. Surgical Treatment 

2.3.2.3. Prognosis 

2.3.3. Fracture of the Deltoid Tuberosity 

2.3.3.1. Diagnosis 
2.3.3.2. Treatment 
2.3.3.3. Prognosis 

2.3.4. Stress Fractures 

2.3.4.1. Diagnosis 
2.3.4.2. Treatment 
2.3.4.3. Prognosis 

2.3.5. Physiological Fractures 
2.3.6. Diaphyseal Fractures 

2.3.6.1. Diagnosis 
2.3.6.2. Treatment 

2.3.6.2.1. Non-Surgical Treatment 
2.3.6.2.2. Surgical Treatment 

2.3.6.3. Prognosis 

2.3.7. Supraglenoid Tubercle Fractures 

2.3.7.1. Treatment 

2.3.7.1.1. Fragment Removal 
2.3.7.1.2. Internal Fixation 

2.3.7.2. Prognosis 

2.4. Tarsus 

2.4.1. Osteoarthritis of the Distal Intertarsal Joints 

2.4.1.1. Surgical Treatment 
2.4.1.2. Post-Operative Care
2.4.1.3. Prognosis 

2.4.2. Osteoarthritis of Talocalcaneal Joint 
2.4.3. Fractures of the Distal Tibia 
2.4.4. Talus Bone 

2.4.4.1. Trochlear Ridges 
2.4.4.2. Sagittal Fractures 

2.4.5. Calcaneus 

2.4.5.1. Chip Fractures of the Heel Pad 

2.4.6. Small Tarsal Bone Fractures 
2.4.7. Tarsal Hygroma in Ruminants 

2.5. Tibia and Femorotibiorotullary Joint 

2.5.1. Enostosis-Like Lesions 
2.5.2. Stress Fractures 

2.5.2.1. Etiology 
2.5.2.2. Signs 
2.5.2.3. Diagnosis 
2.5.2.4. Treatment 

2.5.3. Tibial Fissures 

2.5.3.1. Clinical Signs and Diagnosis 
2.5.3.2. Treatment 

2.5.4. Proximal Physial Fractures 

2.5.4.1. Clinical Signs and Diagnosis 
2.5.4.2. Treatment 
2.5.4.3. Post-Operative Care 
2.5.4.4. Complications 
2.5.4.5. Prognosis 

2.5.5. Diaphyseal Fractures 

2.5.5.1. Clinical Signs and Diagnosis 
2.5.5.2. Treatment 
2.5.5.3. Post-Operative Care 
2.5.5.4. Complications 
2.5.5.5. Prognosis 

2.5.6. Distal Physial Fractures 
2.5.7. Tibial Ridge Fractures 
2.5.8. Stifle 

2.5.8.1. Patella Fractures 
2.5.8.2. Subchondral Cystic Lesions 

2.5.8.2.1. Transcondylar Screw 

2.6. Femur and Pelvis 

2.6.1. Head and Neck Fractures 
2.6.2. Third Trochanter Fractures 
2.6.3. Diaphysis Fractures 
2.6.4. Distal Fractures 

2.6.4.1. Prognosis 

2.6.5. Pelvis Fractures 

2.6.5.1. Clinical Signs 
2.6.5.2. Diagnosis 
2.6.5.3. Treatment 
2.6.5.4. Of the Coxal Tuberosity 

2.6.5.4.1. Clinical Signs 
2.6.5.4.2. Diagnosis 
2.6.5.4.3. Treatment 

2.6.5.5. Of the Wing of the Ileum 
2.6.5.6. Of the Body of the Ileum 
2.6.5.7. Pubis and Ischium 
2.6.5.8. Acetabulum 

2.7. Luxations and Subluxations in Ruminants and Equidae 

2.7.1. Distal Interphalangeal Joint 
2.7.2. Proximal Interphalangeal Joint 
2.7.3. Metacarpal- Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint 
2.7.4. Carpus 
2.7.5. Scapulohumeral Joint 
2.7.6. Coxofemoral Joint 
2.7.7. Dorsal Defect of the Patella 
2.7.8. Lateral Patella Dislocation in Equidae 
2.7.9. Of Patella in Calves and Small Ruminants 

2.7.9.1. Lateral Capsule Imbrication 
2.7.9.2. Transposition of Tibial Tuberosity 
2.7.9.3. Sulcoplasty 

2.7.10. Of the Tarsal Joint 

2.8. Head 

2.8.1. Temporomandibular Joint 

2.8.1.1. Condylectomy 

2.8.2. Craniomaxillofacial Fractures 

2.8.2.1. Incisors, Mandible and Premaxillary 

2.8.2.1.1. Diagnosis 
2.8.2.1.2. Surgical Management 
2.8.2.1.3. Post-Operative 

2.8.3. Fractures of the Skull and Paranasal Sinuses 

2.8.3.1. Clinical Signs and Diagnosis 
2.8.3.2. Treatment 
2.8.3.3. Post-Operative Care 
2.8.3.4. Complications 
2.8.3.5. Prognosis 

2.8.4. Periorbital Fractures 

2.8.4.1. Clinical Signs and Diagnosis 
2.8.4.2. Treatment 
2.8.4.3. Post-Operative Care 
2.8.4.4. Complications 
2.8.4.5. Prognosis 

2.8.5. Paranasal Sinus Fistulas 
2.8.6. Dehorning 

2.8.6.1. Indications 
2.8.6.2. Techniques 
2.8.6.3. Complications 

2.8.7. Frontal Sinus Trepanation in Ruminants 

2.8.7.1. Indications 
2.8.7.2. Anatomy 
2.8.7.3. Clinical Signs 
2.8.7.4. Technique 
2.8.7.5. Postoperative Care and Complications 

2.8.8. Mandibular, Premaxillary and Maxillary Rostral Resection 

2.8.8.1. Treatment 
2.8.8.2. Post-Operative Care 
2.8.8.3. Complications 
2.8.8.4. Prognosis 

2.8.9. Wry Nose 

2.8.9.1. Treatment 
2.8.9.2. Post-Operative Care 
2.8.9.3. Complications 
2.8.9.4. Prognosis 

2.8.10. Upper and Lower Prognathism 

2.8.10.1. Treatment 
2.8.10.2. Post-Operative Care 

2.8.11. Suture Periostitis 

2.8.11.1. Diagnosis 
2.8.11.2. Treatment 

2.9. Spinal Column Surgery in Equidae 

2.9.1. Considerations of the Patient and Operating Room 
2.9.2. Approaches 
2.9.3. Incisions Sutures 
2.9.4. Anesthetic Recovery 
2.9.5. Post-Operative Care 
2.9.6. Cervical Fractures 

2.9.6.1. Atlas and Axis 
2.9.6.2. Subluxation and Atlantoaxial Dislocation 
2.9.6.3. From C3 to C7 

2.9.7. Thoracolumbar Fractures 

2.9.7.1. Dorsal Spinal Processes 
2.9.7.2. Vertebral Bodies 

2.9.8. Traumatic Sacral Injury 
2.9.9. Traumatic Coccygeal Injury 
2.9.10. Crushed Tail Head Syndrome 
2.9.11. Developmental Disorders 

2.9.11.1. Cervical Vertebral Stenotic Spinal Myelopathy 

2.9.11.1.1. Surgical Treatment 

2.9.11.1.1.1. Intervertebral Fusion 
2.9.11.1.1.2. Laminectomy 

2.9.11.1.2. Complications 

2.9.11.2. Occipitoatlantoaxial Malformation 
2.9.11.3. Atlantoaxial Subluxation 
2.9.11.4. Atlantoaxial Instability 

2.10. Neurosurgery 

2.10.1. Cerebral Trauma Surgery 
2.10.2. Peripheral Nerve Surgery 

2.10.2.1. General Surgical Repair Techniques 
2.10.2.2. Suprascapular and Axillary Nerve Damage 

2.10.2.2.1. Treatment 
2.10.2.2.2. Non-Surgical Treatment 
2.10.2.2.3. Decompression of the Scapular Nerve 
2.10.2.2.4. Prognosis

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