Description
By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence to diagnose and treat canine medial patella luxation, understand the common challenges associated with surgical repair, and gain insight into perioperative management and effective owner communication.
Key Skills:
- Recognise key points in the diagnosis and assessment of patella luxation in dogs
- Perform an extended surgical approach to the stifle to perform a trochleoplasty (block)
- Perform a tibial tuberosity transposition and stabilise with K-wires and tension band
- Perform a lateral fascial imbrication and medial release
Speaker Biography
Dr. Andrew Worth
BVSc, MANZCVS(Radiology), PGDipVCS, FANZCVS(SA Surgery)
Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Andrew graduated from Massey University in 1990 and has worked in Australia, the UK and NZ as a small animal veterinarian. After completing a residency in small animal surgery at the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, he became a Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 2006. In 2015 he completed his PhD on hip dysplasia and lumbosacral disease in Police Dogs.
He is currently an Professor and Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery at the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. His current research interests include working dog orthopaedic disease, lumbosacral degeneration and biomaterials for surgery.
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Value to your practice
By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence to diagnose and treat canine medial patella luxation, understand the common challenges associated with surgical repair, and gain insight into perioperative management and effective owner communication.
Accommodation
There are 2 suggested accommodation options which are a 5 minute drive from the workshop venue and 15 minutes to Auckland airport, including:
- Ramada Manukau
- The Sebel Manukau : The Sebel is pleased to offer a 12% discount on their Best Available Rate. Simply contact The Sebel directly and mention ‘Practical CPD Workshop – 12% off Best Available Rate’, and their team will apply the discount when processing your booking.
Event Details
Date: November 5, 2026
Start time: 08:30 NZDT
End time: 17:00 NZDT
Venue: Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland
Coordinates: -37.004418, 174.866307
Directions: 23 Ash Road, Wiri, Auckland 2104
Phone: 0800 524 883
Email: info@practicalcpd.com
