Veterinary School, University of Munich, Germany

Course Director: B. van Ryssen (B)
Faculty: JF. Bardet (F), C. Devitt (USA), E. Heck (D), N. Fitzpatrick (UK), H. Kriegleder (D), GL. Rovesti (I), W. Whitney (USA)
Participants: max 30, min 20

Sponsor: Arthrex Co.

A unique system to perform both cemented and cementless canine total hip replacement, allowing hybrid combinations and inlcuding cemented prosthesis for small dogs and cats.

Veterinary School, University of Munich, Germany

Course Director: S. Tepic (CH)
Faculty: R. Boudrieau (USA), S. Tepic (CH), A. Vezzoni (I)
Participants: max 15, min 10

Sponsor: KYON

The Zurich system for cementless total hip replacement provides immediate
fixation of the femoral stem with interlocked screws and secondary permanent
fixation with bone integration.

The system, developed at the University of Zurich, has been implemented in ten years world wide experience and over 6000 implanted hips.

Course Faculty: M. Ness (UK) and K. Kraus (USA)
Participants: 16

Sponsor: Orthomed

There has been a great deal of interest in locking systems over the last few years. One of the limiting factors from the point of view of the veterinary surgeon has been the requirement to stock a dedicated range of locking screws as well as the standard range of screws.

The original internal locking system which revolutionized internal fixation both in humans and in animals.

The increased stability and the unique features of this system widen the clinical applications of internal fixation.

I.E.W.G Elbow Dysplasia Film Reading Session

Saturday 8 Sept
Veterinary School, University of Munich, Germany

Course Faculty: H. Hazewinkel (NL9, M. Flückiger (CH) and B. Tellhelm (D)
Participants: max 60, min 30

Sponsor: IEWG

The International Elbow Working Group provides the standards of elbow dysplasia classification and control.