Description
Join the Practical CPD team for our inaugural specialist event – the Total Hip Replacement Forum.
Set amidst the pristine beauty of Hamilton Island on the 7th and 8th of November 2024 and presented by the world-renowned international orthopaedic specialist – Dr Terri Schiller, DVM, CCRT, DACVS, one of the global leaders in total hip replacement surgery and education.
Designed to provide specialists who are currently performing Biomedtrix and Kyon THRs with the most current evidence based approach to identifying, avoiding and managing the challenges encountered with the total hip replacement procedure. The symposium will include both presentations and case studies and will allow for small group discussion.
The itinerary will include:
- Identifying, avoiding and managing femoral fissures and fractures
- The difficult femur: Malunions and sclerotic femurs
- The difficult acetabulum
- THR prosthesis luxation – reasons, avoidance and resolution
- Revision of BFX total hip replacement cases
- Acetabular case studies
- Femoral case studies
- The future of total hip replacement
And global updates on:
- Total knee replacement (TKR)
- Total elbow replacement (TER)
Nestled on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, the symposium venue offers not only an outstanding educational experience but also breathtaking views of the crystal clear waters of the Whitsunday Islands and the opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues.
Surgical residents are also welcomed to attend this event and are eligible for a $750+GST discount. Please kindly select bank transfer at the payment page and email info@practicalcpd.com for the team to apply the discount for you.
Speaker Biography
Dr Terri Schiller DVM, CCRT, DACVS
Dr. Schiller is a DVM graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and
completed her surgical training at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina
State University. Currently residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Dr. Schiller provides
referral surgical procedures at the VCA Canada Western Veterinary Specialty and
Emergency Center and is a part-time instructor for the University of Calgary, Faculty of
Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Schiller is a founding member of the Movora Scientific
Advisory Board and is heavily involved in the delivery of continuing education to
veterinarians. Throughout her 35-year career she has had a strong focus in veterinary
orthopaedics and is a recognised expert in companion animal total hip replacement.
She has been a consultant and THR instructor for BioMedtrix since the BFX® Hip
System became commercially available in 2003 and has mentored many new THR
surgeons around the world.
Accommodation
This specialists preliminary day of the Hip Symposium will be held at The Yacht Club, Hamilton Island. The accomodation that we recommend attendees to book into is The Reef View Hotel. The Reef View Hotel is spacious, comfortable and most rooms boasting incredible sea views. This accomodation is just a short ten minute walk to the venue but on a really hot day or if it rains, there is a free shuttle service or buggies are available too.
To secure your room at our discounted Symposium rate, follow this link : Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island
Event Details
Start date: November 07, 2024
End date: November 08, 2024
Start time: 08:00 AEST
End time: 12:00 AEST
Venue: Hamilton Island Yacht Club
Coordinates: -20.344945733483968, 148.94762438311596
Directions: Front St, Whitsundays QLD 4802
