You will learn to establish the indications for the use of different diagnostic imaging techniques for orthopedic problems”

Veterinarians face new challenges every day in treating their patients. The professional master’s degree in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals 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 professional master’s degree in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals has programmed a careful selection of techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of limping in ruminants (cattle, sheep), camelids (camels, alpacas, llamas), swine (pigs, wild boars) and equidae (horses, donkeys and mules), including the description of musculoskeletal surgery interventions and rehabilitation in those species with which they work.

The teaching surgeons of this professional master’s degree 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.

All of these elements mentioned above make this professional master’s degree a unique specialization program, exclusive and different to all the courses offered in other universities.

Do not miss the opportunity to take this professional master’s degree with TECH. It's the perfect opportunity to advance in your veterinary career"

This professional master’s degree in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Latest innovations in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals
• 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

This professional master’s degree is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to update your existing knowledge of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals”

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 learning 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 throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals. 

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

Thanks to its online modality, you will be able to study wherever and whenever you want, with the help of professionals in the sector"

The professional master’s degree in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery in Large Animals is aimed at facilitating the performance of professionals dedicated to Veterinary Medicine with the latest advances and most up-to-date treatments in the sector.

Analyze the main musculoskeletal rehabilitation techniques in sport horses” 

General Objectives

• Establish the basic system and procedures in a lameness examination
• Identify the means available to locate an anatomical site as the cause of a claudication 
• Establish the indications for the use of the different imaging techniques in the presence of an orthopedic problem
• Examine the main therapeutic options currently available on the market
• Examine the main pathological entities of the musculoskeletal system 
• Analyze the main lesions of the axial skeleton
• Define the etiology of palmar hoof pain or podotrochlear pathology
• Compile the main findings in the diagnosis of bone, joint and soft tissue pathologies
• Present the different therapeutic options in the management of these pathologies 
• Evaluate the equipment and instruments used in synovial cavity surgery
• Fundamental knowledge of arthroscopy, tenoscopy and bursoscopy techniques
• Develop synovial cavity exploration techniques
• Establish endoscopy as a method of surgical treatment of synovial pathologies
• Gain fundamental knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries and infections
• Establish an appropriate methodology for its exploration, diagnosis and treatment.
• Generate specialized knowledge of the different materials and techniques used for the treatment of these pathologies
• Propose therapeutic strategies in wound management alternative to the conventional ones
• Gain advanced knowledge of the angular deformities, flexural deformities, osteochondrosis, and subchondral cysts
• Determine the different treatments for angular and flexural deformities
• Establish an appropriate methodology for the identification, treatment and prognostication of osteochondral lesions
• Generate specialized knowledge on the etiopathogenesis, identification, treatment and prognosis of subchondral cysts
• Propose therapeutic strategies to limit the negative consequences of these pathologies
• Gain advanced knowledge of the angular deformities, flexural deformities, osteochondrosis, and subchondral cysts
• Determine the different treatments for angular and flexural deformities
• Establish an appropriate methodology for the identification, treatment and prognostication of osteochondral lesions
• Generate specialized knowledge on the etiopathogenesis, identification, treatment and prognosis of subchondral cysts
• Propose therapeutic strategies to limit the negative consequences of these pathologies
• 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 
• Examine the importance of musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation in horses
• Establish the basis of the techniques used in rehabilitation
• Analyze the main musculoskeletal rehabilitation techniques in sport horses
• Present rehabilitation plans based on the location of the injury

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Diagnosis of Lameness in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae 

• Specialize the student in the collection of essential data to obtain a complete anamnesis
• Differentiate between the different conformations that are predisposed to developing injuries in the musculoskeletal system
• Recognize the symptoms presented by a patient with thoracic limb claudication
• Recognize the symptoms presented by a patient with pelvic limb claudication
• Interpret the results of local or regional anesthesia as diagnostic tools
• Generate criteria that allows for the appropriate selection of imaging diagnostic techniques in each case
• Assess in detail the indications and considerations of each pharmacological group in the therapeutic management of a musculoskeletal injury

Module 2. Main Musculoskeletal Pathologies in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae 

• Gain specialized knowledge for diagnosing and treating an articular pathology
• Recognize the symptoms of tendon and ligament injuries
• Analyze the etiology and pathogenesis of lesions associated with biomechanical maladaptation processes
• Present the most frequent acute and subclinical myopathies 
• Identify and recognize pathologies of the axial skeleton that are involved in a drop in sports performance
• Analyze the different differential diagnoses related to podotrochlear pathology and their therapeutic management
• Examine the different treatment strategies based on biological therapy

Module 3. Arthroscopy, Bursoscopy and Tenoscopy in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae

• Develop specialized knowledge of materials used in endoscopy surgery of synovial cavities
• Specify the indications of endoscopy for the treatment of synovial pathologies
• Specify the techniques of endoscopic surgery in joint cavities, bursae and synovial sheaths
• Perform correct endoscopic treatment of synovial pathologies
• Justify the use of endoscopy in the treatment of joint fractures
• Expose the possible complications associated with the arthroscopy, bursoscopy and tenoscopy techniques
• Present the different postoperative care and rehabilitation guidelines

Module 4. Musculoskeletal Injuries and Infections in Large Animals; Ruminants, Swine and Equidae 

• Develop knowledge of the different phases of skin healing
• Specify the different types of wounds that can occur in large animal clinics
• Indicate the tests to be performed on a patient with a musculoskeletal injury or infection to determine the significance of the injury
• Determine the techniques of tissue management, hemostasis, suturing, reconstruction and skin grafting
• Set guidelines for the choice of different types of sutures, needles and drains
• Select the appropriate dressing or bandage for each clinical situation
• Expose the importance and application of the fiberglass technique
• Apply the different therapeutic guidelines in acute and chronic wounds
• Carry out a correct diagnosis and treatment of synovial and bone infections
• Specify the use of the different tenorrhaphy techniques
• Present the different causes of exuberant granulation and its treatment
• Apply the different therapeutic guidelines in burns

Module 5. Development Diseases: Angular and Flexural Deformities, Osteochondrosis and Subchondral Cyst in Large Animals: Ruminants, Swine and Equidae

• Develop specialized knowledge on the etiopathogenesis of angular deformities, flexural deformities, osteochondrosis and subchondral cysts
• Carry out a correct diagnosis of the different alterations presented
• Specify the techniques for delaying and stimulating bone growth used in the surgical treatment of angular deformities
• Determine the medical treatments and application of resins, splints and orthopedic tools used in the treatment of angular and flexural deformities
• Specify the demotomy and tenotomy techniques used in the treatment of flexural deformities
• Establish the specificities in the treatment of deformities according to the age of the patient and the anatomical area affected
• Determine the prevalence, predisposing factors, diagnosis, localization, treatment and prognosis of osteochondral lesions and subchondral cysts

Module 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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 9. 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 

Module 10. Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sport Horses

• Analyze the significance of musculoskeletal injuries and the correct recovery needed
• Gain knowledge of the basic principles of physiotherapeutic examination in horses
• Evaluate the physical restrictions and physiological adaptations that occur as a consequence of an injury
• Examine the different physiotherapeutic techniques available to the equine veterinarian
• Determine the physical properties of each one of the therapies available in veterinary medicine
• Create prevention plans for equine athletes
• Propose rehabilitation plans depending on the musculoskeletal injury 

A unique specialization program that will allow you to acquire advanced training in this field”