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Small Animal Total Hip Replacement (THR) Elite Certification Course

Mastering Biological & Cemented THR with Vetmaster

Welcome to the premium digital learning portal of the Vetmaster Small Animal Orthopedics (SAO) Academy. This curriculum is designed to transition experienced veterinary surgeons into certified joint replacement specialists, mirroring our elite offline small-group workshops.

Meet Your Instructors

Dr. Isaac Wu (吴仲恒 博士) - Ph.D. in Veterinary Surgery, leading researcher in 3D-printed orthopedic implants, with over 1,000 successful clinical THR cases.
Director Dongxing Xu (许东兴 院长) - Clinical expert specializing in high-difficulty joint reconstruction and postoperative complication management.
Instructor Hengbin Su (苏恒斌 老师) - Head of Surgical Simulation, dedicated to hands-on wet-lab guidance and templating accuracy.

Course Objectives

  • Accurately perform Radiographic Templating to determine exact cup size (e.g., 23.5mm vs. 26.5mm) and stem size (e.g., #7 vs. #8).
  • Master the biophysical principles of Biological Bone In-growth (Porous Tantalum) and Cemented fixation.
  • Execute precise 45-degree acetabular reaming and primary stability evaluation (過盈配合 / Interference Fit).
  • Minimize dislocation risks utilizing Vetmaster's patented Double-Mobility (Dual-Mobility) head-neck system.

*Enrollment Restrictions: This is a restricted, closed course. Access is strictly granted to registered veterinary professionals with proven orthopedic background after manual credential verification by the Vetmaster Academy Board.

Includes downloadable PDF Surgical Manual, templating rulers reference, and clinical case checklists.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Content

Section 1: Pre-operative Assessment & Sizing
Lesson 1.1: Clinical Screening & Patient Selection 2 Topics
Section 2: Surgical Execution & Techniques
Lesson 2.1 2 Topics
Lesson 2.2: Femoral Canal Reaming & Stem Insertion 2 Topics
Section 3: Post-operative Evaluation & Cases
Lesson 3.2 1 Topic
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