All forms of detection and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases or problems that can affect ruminants are compiled in the most complete Postgraduate certificate of the online educational panorama"

The study of this Postgraduate certificate includes everything from the anatomy and biomechanics of the hoof, preventive management and diagnosis and treatment of podiatric conditions, to tendon, joint and bone conditions, including the emergency treatment of bone fractures, as well as the prognosis and surgical options for long bone fractures.

The diagnosis of lameness and especially of hoof disorders, which represent a great economic loss, is fundamental for animal welfare, and adequate preventive and therapeutic management must be carried out.

Serious injuries such as arthritis and septic tenosynovitis have treatment options that keep the animal comfortable and productive and therefore should be known and resolved.

Advances in orthopedic surgery with new principles, implants and methods offer possibilities in ruminant traumatology. The genetic value of breeding stock may require specialized orthopedic surgery in reference centers. But the field surgeon can also resolve fractures in a practical, economical and effective manner, as will be seen with the application of plaster casts, transfixing nails or external fixators.

Essential yet rare training for the specialist veterinary clinician that will set you apart as a specialist in this field of work"

This Postgraduate certificate in Musculoskeletal System Surgery contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• The latest technology in Online teaching software
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Autonomous learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-assessment and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection
• Complementary documentation banks permanently available, even after the course

The clinical, specialized and advanced fundamentals, based on veterinary evidence that will allow you to face the daily intervention in cattle and ruminants”

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. In this way, TECH makes sure to offer professionals the up-to-date objective it intends. A multidisciplinary team of professionals prepared and experienced in different environments who will develop theoretical knowledge efficiently, but, above all, will provide students with practical knowledge derived from their teaching experience: one of the differential qualities of this program.

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-Learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. In this way, the student will be able to study with comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give them the operability they need in their training.

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely telepractice will be used: with the help of an innovative system of interactive videos and learning from an expert they will be able to acquire the knowledge as if they were facing the case you are learning at that moment. A concept that will make it possible to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.  

With a methodological design based on proven teaching techniques, this innovative program will take you through different teaching approaches to allow you to learn in a dynamic and effective way”

Supported by evidence, the approach of this program will allow you to learn in a contextual way and acquire the skills you will really need in your daily practice"

The contents of this Postgraduate certificate have been developed by the different experts on this course, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the necessary skills to become true experts in this field.

A complete and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success.  

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"

Module 1. Musculoskeletal System Surgery

1.1. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Hoof. Functional Trimming

1.1.1. Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Hoof

1.1.1.1. Anatomical Structure. Key Structures
1.1.1.2. Hoof

1.1.1.2.1. Corion
1.1.1.2.2. Other Structures

1.1.1.3. Biomechanics

1.1.1.3.1. Concept
1.1.1.3.2. Hind Limbs Biomechanics
1.1.1.3.3. Fore Limbs Biomechanics

1.1.1.4. Factors that Affect Biomechanics

1.1.2. Functional Trimming

1.1.2.1. Concept and Importance of Functional Trimming
1.1.2.2. Trimming Technique. Dutch Model
1.1.2.3. Other Trimming Techniques
1.1.2.4. Containment and Instrumentation

1.2. Diseases of the Hoof I. Infectious Origin: Digital Dermatitis. Interdigital Dermatitis. Interdigital Phlegmon

1.2.1. Digital Dermatitis

1.2.1.1. Etiology
1.2.1.2. Clinical Signs
1.2.1.3. Control
1.2.1.4. Treatment

1.2.2. Interdigital Dermatitis

1.2.2.1. Etiology
1.2.2.2. Clinical Signs
1.2.2.3. Control
1.2.2.4. Treatment

1.2.3. Interdigital Phlegmon

1.2.3.1. Etiology
1.2.3.2. Clinical Signs
1.2.3.3. Control
1.2.3.4. Treatment

1.2.4. Use of Footbath for the Control of Environmental Diseases

1.2.4.1. Design
1.2.4.2. Products

1.3. Diseases of the Hoof II. Non-Infectious Origin: Sole Ulcer. White Line Disease. Point Ulcers and Others

1.3.1. Sole Ulcers

1.3.1.1. Etiopathogenesis
1.3.1.2. Control
1.3.1.3. Treatment

1.3.2. White Line Disease

1.3.2.1. Etiopathogenesis
1.3.2.2. Control
1.3.2.3. Treatment

1.3.3. Other Diseases of Non-Infectious Origin

1.3.3.1. Hyperconsumption or Thin Sole
1.3.3.2. Point Ulcers
1.3.3.3. Ring-Shaped Hooves

1.4. Surgical Treatment of Septic Processes of the Distal Limb (Finger Amputation, Distal and Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Ankylosis)

1.4.1. Aetiology of Septic Processes of the Distal Limb
1.4.2. Diagnosis

1.4.2.1. Clinical presentation
1.4.2.2. Diagnostic Imaging
1.4.2.3. Clinical Pathology

1.4.3. Indications for Distal Limb Surgery
1.4.4. Surgical preparation
1.4.5. Treatment in Acute Septic Processes

1.4.5.1. Joint Lavage
1.4.5.2. Systemic Antibiotics

1.4.6. Surgical Treatment in Chronic Septic Processes

1.4.6.1. Amputation of the Digit
1.4.6.2. Arthrodesis/Facilitated Ankylosis

1.4.6.2.1. Solar Approach
1.4.6.2.2. Bulbar Approach
1.4.6.2.3. Dorsal Approach

1.4.6.2.3.1. Abaxial Approach
1.4.6.2.3.2. Prognosis

1.5. Examination of Lameness. Diagnosis and Prognosis of Proximal Limb Injuries

1.5.1. Examination of Lameness
1.5.2. Diagnostic Tests

1.5.2.1. Synovial Fluid
1.5.2.2. Radiographic Diagnosis
1.5.2.3. Ultrasound Diagnosis

1.5.3. Diagnosis and Prognosis of Proximal Limb Injuries

1.6. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture. Upward Patella Fixation. Coxofemoral Dislocation. Femoral Neck Fracture

1.6.1. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Damage

1.6.1.1. Imbrication of Patella
1.6.1.2. Cranial Cruciate Ligament Replacement

1.6.1.2.1. Gluteobiceps Replacement
1.6.1.2.2. Synthetic Ligament

1.6.1.3. Postoperative Care and Prognosis

1.6.2. Coxofemoral Dislocation
1.6.3. Dorsal Dislocation of Patella
1.6.4. Fracture of the Femoral Neck and Head

1.6.4.1. Clinical Signs
1.6.4.2. Surgical Approach
1.6.4.3. Surgical Techniques
1.6.4.4. Femoral Head Ostectomy
1.6.4.5. Post-Operative Management and Complications

1.7. Management of Septic Arthritis. Septic Tenosynovitis. Arthroscopy. Osteochondrosis. Osteoarthritis

1.7.1. Etiology
1.7.2. Diagnosis
1.7.3. Medical and Surgical Treatment
1.7.4. Prognosis
1.7.5. Complications, Osteomyelitis
1.7.6. Other Joint Pathologies

1.7.6.1. Osteochondrosis in Fattening Calves
1.7.6.2. Poly and Oligoarthrosis

1.8. Tendon Surgery: Hyperextension, Flexural Deformities, Arthrogryposis, Lacerations. Spastic Paresis

1.8.1. Tendon Lacerations Management and Repair

1.8.1.1. Diagnosis
1.8.1.2. Tendon Avulsion and Rupture
1.8.1.3. Treatment

1.8.2. Hyperextension

1.8.2.1. Diagnosis
1.8.2.2. Treatment

1.8.3. Flexural Deformities

1.8.3.1. Types
1.8.3.2. Diagnosis
1.8.3.3. Treatment

1.8.4. Arthrogryposis

1.8.4.1. Diagnosis
1.8.4.2. Treatment

1.8.5. Spastic Paresis

1.8.5.1. Diagnosis
1.8.5.2. Treatment

1.9 Emergency Treatment of Fractures. Principles of Fracture Repair

1.9.1. Introduction to Fracture Management in Cattle
1.9.2. Emergency Treatment
1.9.3. Diagnostic Imaging
1.9.4. Principles of Fracture Management

1.9.4.1. Hoof Blocks
1.9.4.2. Plaster
1.9.4.3. Thomas Splint (Thomas Schroder Splint)
1.9.4.4. External Fixators

1.9.5. Thomas Splint

1.9.5.1. Application
1.9.5.2. Practical Advice
1.9.5.3. Complications

1.9.6. Guidelines for Use of External Fixation in Long Bone Fractures

1.9.6.1. Advantages
1.9.6.2. Disadvantages
1.9.6.3. Types of External Fixators

1.9.7. Transfixion Plasters

1.9.7.1. Application
1.9.7.2. Practical Considerations in Bovines

1.9.8. Complications Associated with External Fixators

1.10. Resolution of Specific Fractures: Decision Making and Guidance for External Skeletal Fixation. Plasters and Plasters with Transfixing Pins. Plates, Intramedullary Nails and Locking Nails

1.10.1. Resolution of Specific Fractures

1.10.1.1. External Coaptation
1.10.1.2. Placement of Acrylic Casts
1.10.1.3. Complications of Acrylic Casts
1.10.1.4. Removal of Acrylic Casts
1.10.1.5. External Fixators
1.10.1.6. Indications
1.10.1.7. Biomechanics of External Fixators
1.10.1.8. External Fixators
1.10.1.9. Application
1.10.1.10. Post- Positioning Care
1.10.1.11. Complications
1.10.1.12. Removal of External Fixator
1.10.1.13. Acrylic Frame Fixatros
1.10.1.14. Transfixion Casts
1.10.1.15. Implants
1.10.1.16. Plates
1.10.1.17. Screws
1.10.1.18. Intramedullary Nails
1.10.1.19. Locked Nails
1.10.1.20. Complications of Internal Fixations

1.10.1.20.1. Infections

1.10.2. Failure or Migration
1.10.3. Prognosis

A comprehensive teaching program, structured in well-developed teaching units, oriented towards learning that is compatible with your personal and professional life"