Advances in Equine Fracture Management
Davos, Switzerland
04 Dec 2010 - 09 Dec 2010
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Description

Chairpersons
Jörg Auer, Zürich (CH)
Anton Fürst, Zürich (CH)

Goal of the course
The AOVET Equine Advance course emphasizes current and state-of-the-art concepts in the treatment and management of fractures in large animals.

Target participants
Participants should have completed an equine basic principles course. They should be experienced and actively involved in equine fracture management.

Course description
Course participants will increase their proficiency and learn more about new developments in equine surgery. Renown experts in equine orthopedics and traumatology will share their experience in fracture healing through presentations, discussions, and hands-on laboratory sessions.
Programs
Event program
Learning objectives
Have deepened their knowledge in equine fracture management
Have learned and discussed latest developments in fracture care for veterinarians
Have learned how arthroscopy can be used to verify anatomic fracture reduction
Be able to apply the new fixation concepts—techniques and implants (locking compression plates) in large animals
Be able to integrate arthrodesis techniques into their daily practice
Be able to describe the principles of the internal fixator and its application in the horse
Details
ID DAVOS1012_EQ
Type AOTrauma
Level Advances
Language(s) English
Scope International
Academic status Non peer reviewed
Format Course
Content Artificial bone practicals, Discussion groups, Lectures
Target audience Large animal surgery
Registration
Registration start07 Jul 2010
Closing date04 Dec 2010
Places36
Available places23
Online registrationClick here to register
Cancellation policyUndefined
Pricing
Swiss Francs 2700.00 CHF
Payment options and information
Cancellation will be charged as follows:

Until August 31, 2010 -> 10% of course fee
September 1 - October 31, 2010 -> 50% of course fee
after October 31, 2010 -> 100% of course fee

Online with credit card (Amercian Express, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard)
Bank fees and the commission for payment by credit card (approx 4%) will be charged in addition to the cancellation fee.
Participants should make sure that they have a cancellation insurance.
Included services
Course bag
Coffee breaks
Course materials
Business center at course venue
Welcome cocktail
Accommodation:
Course participants, please book your hotel trough Davos Destinations-Organisation: https://formular.beagthusis.ch/10a/10_2149_EVET.asp
Contact(s)
Ms Claudia Guentensperger
AOTrauma International
Education Project Manager
Clavadelerstrasse 8
7270 Davos Platz
Switzerland
Phone+41 81 4142 720
Fax+41 81 4142 824
Emailcguentensperger@aotrauma.org
Venue
Davos Congress Center
Promenade 92
7270 Davos Platz
Switzerland

http://www.davos.ch/en/winter/business/davos-congress/congress-center.html  
Links
Info Davos
Passport and visa information
Train connection
Bus-Shuttle service
Commercial partners
Synthes