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JUVENILE ORTHOPEDIC DISEASES" - 18.2.2017

cms_page_text_hr_98This course is dedicated to those practitioners that intend to improve their knowledge in veterinary orthopedics. 

Juvenile orthopedic diseases are a common cause of discomfort and lameness young dogs. Clinical signs, patient's history and thorough examination are necessary to localize the disease, establish differential diagnoses, think of a diagnostic plan and treatment. Understanding of the etiology, pathophysiology and possible differential diagnoses is important when recommending the appropriate medical and surgical treatment and predict a realistic outcome for prognosis.

Program for Course on 18.2.2017:

TIME LECTURES
9:00 - 9:45 Orthopedic Exam
9:45 - 10:30 What’s different about the juvenile musculoskeletal system?
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:45 Salter Harris: Fractures in the forelimb
11:45 - 12:30 Salter Harris: Fractures in the hindlimb
12:30 - 13:15 Long bone fractures in the growing dog
13:15 - 14:15 Lunch
14:15 - 15:00 Panosteitis and HOD
15:00 - 15:45 Should we spay/neuter-impact of early gonadectomy on orthopedic disease
15:45 - 16:30 Osteochondrosis and OCD
16:30 - 17:00 Coffee Break
17:00 - 17:45 Elbow Dysplasia
17:45 - 18:30 Hip Dysplasia
18:30 - 19:15 Cruciate injury in a growing dog

Faculty:

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Laura C. Cuddy MVB, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS, DACVSMR, MRCVS

Laura graduated from University College Dublin in 2008 with a first class honors degree in Veterinary Medicine. She completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, followed by a combined Masters of Science and residency in small animal surgery at the University of Florida (UF). In 2013, Laura joined University College Dublin as Assistant Professor in Small Animal Surgery. She was welcomed as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons ( ACVS) and European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) in 2014, and as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation ( ACVSMR) in 2015. In December 2016, she joined the specialist surgical team at Vets Now Manchester, UK.

Laura is actively involved in teaching, delivering lectures and practical workshops nationally and internationally. She has contributed as an author to multiple surgical textbooks and peer-reviewed journals. Her research interests include orthopedic biomechanics, specifically relating to medial coronoid disease in dogs, as well as teaching and proficiency assessment in minimally invasive procedures. Although Laura maintains a strong interest in all aspects of orthopedic, soft tissue, neurologic and oncologic surgery, her main clinical interests reflect her advanced training at UF in minimally-invasive techniques, traumatology and rehabilitation of the post-operative patient.

Participation fee: VOG members: 100 EUR, Nonmembers: 150 EUR per person

Venue

Hotel International, Zagreb, Miramarska 24, 10000 Zagreb, T: + 385 1 6108 800, E: hotel@hotel-international.hr

http://www.hotel-international.hr/

REGISTRATION ON: http://btravel.eventastiq.com/event/jod-2017/registration

Seminar VOG - SZVMŽ, 2016

blog03The dates have been set for December 10. 2016, the Seminar wil take place at the Hotel Topolšica, Topolšica, Slovenia

As the number of seminar participants limited, please register for the seminar early.


Program for Seminar - Saturday, 10 December 2016

09.00 - 09.30 Registration
09.30 - 10.15
Traumatic brain injury: Where do we stand in veterinary medicine
- Marko Pipan, DMV Dipl. ACVECC
10.20 - 11.00
Small Animal Orthopaedics today - line between hype and reality
- Nikola Katić DMV Dipl.ECVS
11.00 - 11.30
Coffee break
11.30 - 13.00
First block of case presentation (25 minutes per presentation)
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
14.00 - 15.00
Second block of case presentations
15.00 - 16.30
Fire side presentations (interactive case solving), take home message
19.00
Social dinner

Additional Information:
VOG - Veterinary Orthopedic & Neurologic Group

Marko Novak, Phone: 00386 40 560 437, E-mail: novakmm@gmail.com

In terms of education regulations of the Slovenian Veterinary Chamber this education is recognized in the amount of 1,1 education points.
We look forward to working with you and meeting at the Seminar !


Genaral Sponsor: VETPROMET
Sponsors: KRKA, KEMOFARMACIJA, DJ PLUS, VETCONSULT, IRIS, METALKA MEDIA, GENERA - DECHRA, MM SURGICAL, ANIMALIS, ROYAL CANIN
BAVOT - Balkan meeting, 2016

SZVMZBAVOT - Balkan meeting
May 21 - 22. 2016, SOFIA, Silver House Hotel


In cooperation between BAVOT and VOG we are proudly to announce the BALKAN MEETING

Seminar Program
Saturday, May 21 st 2016, Sofia, Crystal hall, Silver House Hotel

08.45- 09.00 Registration, Welcome
09.00 - 13.00
Dr. Zoran Loncar, Serbia

My approach to Neuro examination
Neuro-localization
Neuro fun
11.30 – 11.45  Coffee break
 
Pathophysiology of the spinal compression
Treatment of disc disease- cervical, thoraco-lumbal, lumbo-sacral.Surgical
and conservative management.
13.00 – 13.45
Lunch break
13.45 – 14.30
Sponsor presentation –ZRINSKi Company.
14.30 – 15.00
Clinical cases- “Take home messages”
Dr. Mario Kreszinger, Croatia
14.30 – 15.00
Clinical cases- “Take home messages”
Dr. Mario Kreszinger- Croatia
15.00 – 15.30
Gun shot traumas
Dr. Vladislav Zlatinov, Bulgaria
15.30 – 16.15
Advanced joint diagnostics- arthroscopy, computer tomography,
Dr. Milan Matko- Slovenia
16.15 – 16.30
Coffee break
16.30 – 17.00
"Feline carpal arthrodesis for radial nerve palsy”-series case report
Dr. Vladi Kirilov- Bulgaria
17.00 – 17.45
"Tendon/ligament injuries in small animals"
Dr.Vasil Vasilev- Bulgaria
17.45 – 18.30
Members’ section - BAVOT activity discussion.
End of the seminar

BASIC TECHNIQUES OF SMALL ANIMAL ARTHROSCOPY
Saturday, May 22 st 2016, Hold at Central Veterinary Clinic- Sofia

09.00 - 11.00 Introduction to veterinary arthroscopy
What equipment do we need?
Anaesthesia and Analgesia 
Patient Preparation and Draping
Instrumentation of the Joint
Arthroscopic Assisted Surgery
Recovery and Complications
ARTHROSCOPY OF THE SHOULDER JOINT
Equipment, Patient Positioning, Surgical Anatomy, Instrumentation
ARTHROSCOPY OF THE ELBOW JOINT
ARTHROSCOPY OF THE HIP JOINT
ARTHROSCOPY OF THE STIFLE JOINT
11.00 - 11.30
Coffee break
11.30 - 14.00   Practical WET lab (on cadavers)
14.00 - 14.30 Case presentations and discussion
End of the seminar

MEET THE INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS

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Dr. Zoran Lončar, DVM

EDUCATION
Dr. Loncar graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (BELGRADE UNIVERSITY) in 2005.

EXPERIENCE
Dr. Loncar has worked in small animal private clinic- “Novak veterinary practice”, since graduated.
He is a regional referral veterinarian in Neurology and Orthopedic field.
CPD training, Membership, Recognitions:
Certificate in Modular Specialization of Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery, SCIVAC, Cremona, Italy.
ESAVS certificate in Small Animal Neurology/Neurosurgery, modular specialization.
Certificates in TTA and TPLO surgery.
AO Principle and Advanced education certificates.
Externship training in Jaggy Clinic Brno, Czech Republic, University Leipzig, UC Davis California.
Member of ECVN, ESVOT, SCIVAC, SITOV
AO-Active member, junior speaker, instructor.
International speaker.Author of scientific publications and clinical research surgeon.

Dr. Loncar is co-founder and president of recently born regional professional organization: Veterinary Orthopedic and Neurology Group (VOG).


Milan Matko

Dr. Milan Matko, DVM

EDUCATION
Dr. Matko graduated from the Veterinary Faculty in Ljubljana in 1983.
Professional experience:
Since1999-a founderand head surgeon of Veterinary Clinic Toplica – “Centre for treatment of animals in Topolšica”.

CPD TRAINING, MEMBERSHIPS AND REGOGNITIONS:
1993- Veterinary Clinic in Soloturn, Switzerland, with Dr. Alfred Neuhaus,
1996- the University of Illinois, Small Animall Clinic in Urbana with Prof. dr. Ann L. Johnson, and in
1997 at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary medicine in Columbus, with Prof. dr. Marvin L. Olmstead, in USA.
Participated in over 90 professional training activities.
Lectured at more then 30 congresses,seminars and workshops in Slovenia and other neighbour countries-Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, and Bulgaria.
Dr.Matko has been the president of the Slovenian Small Animal Veterinary Associations, and for two periods, he was the president of the Celje Veterinary Association.
A member of: the British Small Animals Veterinary Association (BSVA), the European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology (ESVOT),  AOVET (with its seat in Davos), Slovenian Small Animal Veterinary Association (SZVMŽ) , WSAVA and the European FECAVA.
In January 2008, the Veterinary Chamber of Slovenia awarded him the title: Specialist in Veterinary Medicine for Dogs and Cats.
Dr. Matko has published several articles in Slovenian professional journals and is a co-author of a university textbook titled “Kompjutorizirana tomografija i diagnostika patologije lubanje, mozga i kralježnice psa”, issued in Zagreb.
In-depth work in the field of diagnostics and surgery and primarily orthopaedics and neurology of dogs and cats.
Dr. Matko is co-founder and secretary ofVeterinary Orthopedic and Neurology Group (VOG).

Web links: www.toplica-vet.net


KRESZINGER

Dr. Mario Kreszinger, DVM

EXPERIENCE
Dr. Kreszingerhas been working as Assistant Professor at Veterinary Faculty, in Zagreb University, Clinic for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, since 2007.

CPD training, Membership, Recognitions:
- Perform practical and theoretical instruction in the subjects' surgery, orthopedics and ophthalmology, "I, II and III and the outpatient clinics of the Veterinary Faculty in Zagreb.
- Course "Surgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology II
- Teacher Item "Surgery, orthopedics and ophthalmology," in postgraduate study "Pathology and breeding carnivores" at the Veterinary Faculty in Zagreb.
- Teacher at the postgraduate studies "Surgery, orthopedics and ophthalmology with anesthesiology“
- Teacher training course lasting "Osteosynthesis in Small Animals" for the doctors of veterinary medicine

Research projects:
2006 - contributor to the scientific project "Regeneration of bone tissue using a free omental graft. Ministry of Science, Education and Sport, head prof. PhD. Josip Kos.
2002-2005 - Associate the scientific project "Free omental graft and regeneration of calcified tissue. Ministry of Science and Technology, head prof. PhD. Josip Kos.
Member of AO VET, European Association of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology (ESVOT),Croatian Veterinary Society (HVD), Croatian Small Animal Vetarinarian  Society (CSAVS)
Dr. Kreszinger is a co-founder and a vice presidentofVeterinary Orthopedic and Neurology Group (VOG).

EVENT INFORMATION

Level: Principles
Language(s): English
Scope: Bulgarian, International
Format: Lecture Seminar, practical exercise
Content: Lectures, Cadaverwet lab
Target audience: Small animal orthopedic surgeons

REGISTRATION

Please confirm your registration at bavot.org@gmail.com
Registration dead line: 10.05.2016   

PRICING, SEMINAR FEES    

BAVOT/ VOGmembers/ Students (>4-th year):
First day lectures-80 lvs/ 40 euro
Second day WET lab-90lvs/ 45 euro

Nonmembers:
First day lectures 100 lvs/ 50 euro
Second day WET lab-130 lvs/ 65 euro
BAVOT annual membership fee – 150 lvs/ 75 euro
For membership application please email to bavot.org@gmail.com or use the online form.

PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY

Debit/Credit card - http://bavot.org/index.php?section=REGEVE&e=2&lang...

SERVICES INCLUDED   
1) One day lecture attendance and coffee breaks   
2) Arthroscopicwet lab and coffee breaks
Seminar materials and bag
Coffee and lunch breaks   
Course materials

Not included /Optional
Course dinner on Saturday,21.05.2016- details will be provided at the seminar.

EVENT VENUE

First day 21.05- Hotel Silver House, Cristal Hall
http://www.hotelsilverhouse.com/en/
6 Simeonovsko shosse blvd.
1700 Sofia, BULGARIA
GPS:E 23.336270; N 42.658560

Free parking area.
Second day: Central Vet Clinic- Sofia 25 B Chavdar Mutafov str., 1700, Sofia

CONTACTS     

CONFIRM YOUR PARTICIPATION TO::
bavot.org@gmail.com

For other inquiries:
Event Organization Committee:
Dr. Vladislav Zlatinov, zlatinov_vet@yahoo.com, Tel.+359 895030560
Dr. Asen Milev, dr.asenmilev@gmail.com, +359 897999344
Dr. Cvetan Ivanov, ts.ivanov_vet@abv.bg, +359 88985489

PARTNERS

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29th Symposium - Slovenian Small-Animals Veterinary Congress 2016

SZVMZ29th Symposium 2016 - Slovenian Small-Animals Veterinary Congress,
April 7 - 9. 2016, Portorož


Pre-Congress day: ORTHOPAEDICS

Program for pre-Congress day
Thursday, April 7 th 2016, Portorož, Slovenia

08.30 - 09.00 Registration
09.00 - 09.30
Lončar Z. Orthopaedics exam of the hip and elbow
09.30 – 10.00
Zorko B. Slikovna diagnostika patologije kolka
10.00 – 10.30
Petazzoni M: Hip dysplasia: Early diagnosis and treatment
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee break 
11.00 – 11.45
Petazzoni M. Hip dysplasia in growing dogs: Treatment decision making
11.45 – 12.30
Matko M. Artroskopska in slikovna diagnostika patologije komolca
12.30 – 13.15
Petazzoni M. Elbow dysplasia: Early diagnosis and treatment.
13.15 – 14.30
Lunch break
14.30 – 15.15
Petazzoni M. TTTT-Tibial Tuberosity Transposition Tool and Technique
15.15 – 17.00
Matko M, Zorko B. Case presentation section and hip and elbow cross fire section
17.15
VOG meeting


Pre-Congress day Sponsor:  logo_vetpromet


Congress Venue

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Bernardin Congress Centre in the Grand Hotel Bernardin is the first and the largest convention centre in Slovenia. Its multifunctional design facilitates the organisation of various events: congresses, seminars, workshops, presentations, press conferences and business meetings, as well as banquets, fashion shows and gala dinners. All 16 modern multifunctional halls enjoy natural daylight.

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Grand Hotel Bernardin forms a part of the prestigious St. Bernardin hotel complex with a private beach, situated between Piran and Portorož. The services exceed 5-star quality in many aspects. The hotel and its surroundings are an ideal place for a perfect holiday on the Slovenian coast. Surrounded by peaceful, green settings and overlooking the sea.

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The Grand Hotel Bernardin is the first and largest hotel and Convention Centre in Slovenia. This high quality hotel providing remarkable  services is located in a quiet and natural environment between Piran and Portorož, directly overlooking the sea. The fully - air - conditioned hotel has 241 comfortably furnished rooms with balconies and sea view, of which 10 executive suites, 11 junior suites and 9 superior rooms. .

Location Map

Grand Hotel Bernardin

Bernardin Congress Centre | Obala 2, Sl-6320 Portorož | Slovenia |