This training is the best option you can find to specialize in and make more accurate diagnoses”

Veterinarians face new challenges every day in treating their patients. The postgraduate diploma in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals Ruminant, Camelids, Swine and Equidae comprises a complete and up-to-date educational program including the latest advances in traumatology and orthopedic surgery in ruminants (cattle, sheep), camelids (camels, alpacas and llamas), swine (pigs, wild boars) and equidae (horses, donkeys and mules). 

The theoretical and practical content has been chosen taking into account its potential practical application in daily clinical practice. Furthermore, the audiovisual material collects scientific and practical information on the essential disciplines for professional practice. 

In each topic, practical cases presented by experts in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals have been developed, with the objective of the practically applying the knowledge acquired. In addition, students will participate in a self-evaluation process to improve their learning and knowledge during their practical activities. 

The teaching team of the postgraduate diploma in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals: Ruminants, Camelids, Swine and Equidae has programmed a careful selection of techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of lameness in ruminants (cattle, sheep), camelids (camels, alpacas, llamas), swine (pigs, wild boars) and equidae (horses, donkeys and mules), including the description of musculoskeletal surgery and rehabilitation in those species to which they are applied. 

The teaching surgeons of this postgraduate diploma are Graduates of the European or American College of Veterinary Surgeons and have extensive experience both in the university field and in private practice. In both areas, they are responsible for large animal surgery services in leading veterinary centers and most of them direct residency programs, master's degree programs and research projects. 

As a result of the training of the faculty of this postgraduate diploma in North America and Europe, the techniques developed have been widely contrasted and are internationally recognized. 

Don't miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate diploma with TECH. It's the perfect opportunity to advance in your veterinary career"

This postgraduate diploma in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals: Ruminants, Camelids, Swine and Equidae contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market” The most important features of the program include: 

• Practical Cases presented by experts in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals: Ruminants, Camelids, Swine and Equidae
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Latest innovations on Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals: Ruminants, Camelids, Swine and Equidae
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals: Ruminants, Camelids, Swine and Equidae
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will analyze the most frequent anesthetic complications in the Large Animals clinic, particularly those related to orthopedic surgery”

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by recognized experts in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals, and with great experience. Ruminants, Camelids, Swine and Equidae who have vast experience in the field. 

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

Veterinarians must continue their training to adapt to new developments in this field"

The postgraduate diploma in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals: Ruminants, Camelids, Swine and Equidae is aimed at facilitating the work of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.

It is the best option to learn about the latest advances in Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals: Ruminants, Camelids, Swine and Equidae”

General Objectives

• Develop specialized knowledge to correctly plan surgery
• Examine the necessary general pharmacological, anesthesia and material bases to surgically deal with the different pathologies in the rest of the modules
• Analyze the most frequent anesthetic complications in the Large Animals clinic, particularly those related to orthopedic surgery
• Examine the most frequent surgical complications in orthopedic surgery and provide useful protocols to solve or avoid them
• Develop the fundamentals of bone physiology and bone healing 
• Systematically approach the care of an animal with a fracture 
• Present the implants and materials used for fracture fixation 
• Present the different fracture reduction and fixation techniques 
• Establish the surgical methodology for the resolution of musculoskeletal problems in large animals 
• Examine each surgical technique in detail for each commonly occurring muscle and tendon pathology
• Determine each surgical technique in detail for each commonly occurring bone pathology
• Establish survival, sports and productive prognoses for the pathologies described 
• Establish the most appropriate surgical methodology for the resolution of musculoskeletal problems in large animals 
• Examine each surgical technique in detail for each commonly occurring forelimb and hind limb bone pathology and for each commonly occurring axial skeletal bone pathology
• Establish survival, sports and productive prognoses for the pathologies described 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Preoperative Aspects in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae

• Analyze the importance of patient acceptance for surgery, surgical risks and pre-surgical evaluation of the patient
• Fundamentals of the basic principles of general anesthesia and sedation for orthopedic surgical procedures
• Recognize the general material necessary for general orthopedic surgery in Large Animals 
• Establish correct disinfection protocols for surgical material
• Differentiate the diagnostic imaging techniques available as an intra-surgical aid
• Establish a scheme of work for the preparation of the patient, the surgeon and the surgical field
• Develop postoperative treatment protocols for major orthopedic surgeries in the Large Animals clinic 

Module 2. Reparation of Fractures in Large Animals Ruminants, Swine and Equidae

• Gather the necessary information in order to develop knowledge of the physiology of bone metabolism and its healing 
• Analyze the biomechanics of the bone and classify the fractures 
• Stabilize a patient with a fracture 
• Generate specialized knowledge on how to reduce fractures 
• Specify the most common materials for the manufacturing of implants 
• Establish the instruments and implants used to fix fractures  
• Determine the use of screws and the use of plates and screws 
• Analyze the technical complications in the use of implants 

Module 3. Common Orthopedic Surgery Procedures of the Musculoskeletal System in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae Part I

• Discuss the surgical techniques for each particular problem 
• Analyze the surgical techniques related to the common muscle-tendon injuries of the forelimb and hind limb 
• Determine the surgical techniques related to common bone injuries of the forelimb and hind limb including hoof, phalanges and metacarpo-metatarsus 
• Justify surgery for each particular problem described 
• Propose surgical alternatives for some procedures 
• Specify the equipment needed for each procedure 
• Examine the prognosis of each procedure 

Module 4. Common Orthopedic Surgery Procedures of the Musculoskeletal System in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae Part II

• Provide a rationale for the surgical techniques to be described for each particular problem 
• Determine the surgical techniques related to common bone injuries of the forelimb and hind limb including and adjacent to the carpus and tarsus 
• Examine the surgical techniques related to bone injuries of the axial skeleton in large animals 
• Justify surgery for each particular problem described 
• Propose surgical alternatives for some procedures 
• Specify the equipment needed for each procedure 
• Examine the prognosis of each procedure 

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development"