Internship program Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery

This high-level program specializes veterinary professionals in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery through practical training tutored by professionals with extensive experience and international recognition in this field. It is, therefore, an eminently practical academic experience that will teach the student from real cases and patients. In this way, TECH offers the student a unique program in the market that stands out for its effective learning methodology.

University certificate

duration

3 weeks

Modality

On-site

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

5 ECTS

financing up to

6 months

Price(first year)

See price

With this Practical Training you will take a definitive step in your career.”

Introduction to the Program

Improve your skills as a professional in the area of traumatology and bring quality of life to pets by taking this training”

The Internship program in Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery develops a practice based on scientific evidence and the daily experience of the veterinary hospital, with a global approach to the state of orthopedic surgery in the world.

With this Internship program, the students will acquire new specialized and advanced skills and knowledge, based on real experience and practice in Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery .

The teaching team of this Internship program in Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery has made a careful selection of the different state-of-the-art surgical techniques for experienced professionals working in the veterinary field, focusing also on anamnesis, physical examination of the patient, complementary medical tests and interpretation, differential diagnoses and treatment.

This Internship program provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity in the wide environment of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, working key skills such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the Veterinary Hospital, and develops responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills within the essential teamwork.

Enjoy an intensive 3-week stay in a reputable center and get up to date on the latest clinical procedures to achieve professional growth"

Teaching Objectives

The Internship program in Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery is oriented to facilitate the performance of the professional dedicated to veterinary medicine with the latest advances and newest treatments in the sector. You will have access to the most updated and effective knowledge through a hospital stay designed with clinical and academic rigor, under the guidance of renowned professionals in a veterinary hospital center of the highest scientific quality and technological innovation.

General Objectives

Master the latest techniques, modern scientific postulates and application of cutting-edge technologies in Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery
Incorporate the most effective methods, approaches and clinical analysis to daily work, supported by a team of prestigious experts in the area of Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery
Know the specific approach and common cases that occur in the clinical environment of Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery

Specific Objectives

Substantiate knowledge of cytology and bone histology
Develop bone physiology and its influence on the hormonal system governing bone in a patient with bone disease
Determine how to carry out bone repair, clinical radiographic assessment and fracture
Analyze the forces acting on the skeletal body causing stress and the absorption of that force depending on the magnitude and direction of the force absorbed by the body
Examine the different types of bone repair that exist in a bone depending on the method of fixation
Perform a physical examination of a patient in dynamics and statistics
Differentiate the different orthopaedic diseases depending on the different symptoms found at the time of physical examination
Use audiovisual methods to make an assessment for an orthopaedic physical examination such as normal speed video cameras, slow motion video, metric measurements and use of a goniometer
Compile the different configurations of the Kirschner-Ehmer external tutor
Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of using external fixators
Establish post-surgical care for external tutors
Develop a discussion regarding nailing technique
Identify and apply the basic principles in the use of the intramedullary and locked nails used in fractures in dogs and cats
Analyse the biomechanics and forces controlling the intramedullary nail in long bone fractures in dogs and cats
Establish the methods of insertion, types and sizes of intramedullary nails used in fractures in dogs and cats
Identify the advantages, disadvantages and complications of the use of the intramedullary nail in fractures in dogs and cats
Analyse and understand the principles and uses of the locking nail in long bone fractures in dogs and cats
Identify other uses of the intramedullary nail and ancillary methods applied to bone fractures in dogs and cats
Examine the evolution of internal fixation with plates over the last 50 years
Determine the characteristics of each of the most important systems used in the world
Classify the different plate fixation systems for osteosynthesis in dogs and cats, in terms of form, size and function
Detail the anatomy of the pelvic region as well as closely related regions

You will have the experience of professional experts who will contribute to the program with their knowledge in this area, making this practical training a unique opportunity for professional growth"

Internship Program in Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery.

One of the most important factors for the welfare of animals is the proper functioning of their musculoskeletal apparatus. In the presence of any condition, whether due to a disease to which they are genetically predisposed or an accident, the rapid action of professionals in the face of its manifestation can ensure a significant improvement in the patient's prognosis. Because it is a discipline that requires highly qualified professionals and updated on the latest scientific evidence, in TECH Global University we developed the Internship Program in Veterinary Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, a high-level program that offers a unique experience through an intensive stay in a reference center. With the resolution of real cases and immersive participation in a work environment, you will keep your knowledge and technical skills up to date and offer the best service to your patients.

Specialize in veterinary traumatology and orthopedics

For 3 weeks, in consecutive eight-hour days, you will review the concepts, tools and surgical techniques of the latest generation to work in the field of veterinary traumatology and orthopedics. In this way, you will understand how to perform a bone repair, radiographic clinical evaluation and fracture repair; you will identify the different orthopedic diseases depending on the various symptoms found at the time of physical examination and you will determine the advantages, disadvantages and complications of the use of each of the rehabilitative methods. In this Internship Program, together with the accompaniment of experts and the most complete content, you will be able to strengthen your competencies and develop new skills that will highlight and revalue your professional profile, boosting the growth of your career.