
About this Event
Stifle Disease: Patellar Luxation featuring RidgeStop
Course Content
This surgical technique is a simple alternative to an aggressive sulcoplasty and uses a medical-grade implant that can be used alone or as an adjunct to re-alignment operations.
The course explains the pathogenesis and treatment selection in patellar luxation as well as a review of current surgical treatment options available.
Most importantly, this day is heavily focused on the practical aspect of patellar luxation.
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will have an understanding of:
- Diagnosis and classifying degree of patella luxation
- Treatment selection in patella luxation
- The concept of RidgeStop
- Ability and confidence to carry out the RidgeStop procedure
How will I feel after the workshop?
- Confident in offering a new, less aggressive technique to paients
- Confident in decision making and surgical planning of patella luxation treatments
- Know how the RidgeStop procedure works, confident in performing it as well as incorporating a Tibial Tuberosity Transposition and other adjunct procedures


A highly practical day learning key surgical aspects and procedures around patellar luxation but with a prominent focus on the highly-respected RidgeStop procedure
Our courses are taught by diplomate speakers and use advanced technology and equipment throughout the day
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Introduction
Host: Bruce Nwadike DVM, DACVS, MRCVS
Info: Introduction from instructor and open forum from online learning Academy
🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sawbone
Info: RidgeStop and TTT performed on small sawbone
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Cadaver Session I
Info: - Demonstration of TTT - Demonstration of block throchleoplasty - Demonstration of PPP - Demonstration of RidgeStop
🕑: 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Cadaver Session II
Info: Demonstation of TTT Demonstration of RidgeStop
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Improve International, Alexandra House, Swindon, United Kingdom
GBP 720.00