Surg'X Interlocking Nail Fracture Fixation

Course Description:

• Veterinary Interlocking Nail (ILN) fracture fixation concepts, biomechanics and evolution of ILN fracture fixation
• Surg'X ILN system presentation, technical features, indications and clinical evaluation.  for surgical management of long-bone fractures
• Pre-operative surgical planning and various approaches using ILN systems
• Step-by-step instructions on surgical technique review, hands-on dry bone application and hands-on wet lab application 

Course Objectives:

• To understand the biomechanical principles of Interlocking Nail (ILN) fracture fixation 
• To understand indications for ILN in the surgical management of long-bone fractures
• To understand pre-operative surgical planning using ILN 
• To develop familiarization with and appropriate use of ILN instrumentation and implants
• To understand the post-operative management of patients
• To identify potential complications and how to avoid and deal with them
• To learn and practice the ILN surgical planning and technique taught in the ILN dry lab (canine) and wet lab (canine and feline)