Radiography of Hip and Elbow dysplasia

Radiography of Hip and Elbow dysplasia

by | Mar 27, 2025

This course is approved by GRSK and will cover the following subjects:

  • Introduction to hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia.
  • Possibilities to reduce dysplasia: how can breeding influence the prevalence of HD and ED.
  • Radiographic technique – practical on how to take a proper radiographs for the assessment of the hip and elbow dysplasia. Quality evaluation of the radiographs for the HD and ED.
  • Explanation of different scoring systems.
  • Film reading session – scoring of the HD ED radiographs.

DAY1

Time Title
09.00 – 10.30 Welcome and Introduction
Introduction to hip dysplasia
Radiographic technique
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 13.00 Case discussion – positioning
Positioning – demonstration
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch break
14.00 – 16.00 Official HD scoring
Scoring criteria and grading
FCI, Swiss system
Transitional vertebrae
Spondylosis
16.30 – 17.00 Coffee break
17.00 – 18.30 Film reading session

DAY2

Time Title
09.00 – 10.30 Welcome and Introduction
Introduction to elbow dysplasia
Radiographic technique
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 13.00 Case discussion – positioning
Positioning – demonstration
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch break
14.00 – 16.00 Official ED scoring
Scoring criteria and grading
IEWG system
16.30 – 17.00 Coffee break
17.00 – 18.30 Film reading session
CT small animal course –fundamental principles, overview of indications with focus on CT in orthopaedics

CT small animal course –fundamental principles, overview of indications with focus on CT in orthopaedics

by | Mar 15, 2025

This course is intended for those who wish to prescribe; obtain, perform, and interpret standard computed tomography (CT) scans.
First, focus will be on principles and basic understanding of CT technology, CT acquisition techniques and knowledge of viewing and manipulating the images.
DICOM imaging software will be shown and practiced. Positioning, patient handling and a logical approach to the interpretation of the CT images, including detection of relevant signs and generation of preferred differential diagnosis will be covered.
An overview of the indications and uses of CT in neurology, thorax, abdominal and head patients will be addressed.
The main subject and focus of the course will be CT in the field of joints and orthopaedic disorders including intra-articular contrast studies.
The program consists of a mix of lectures, case studies, and hands-on learning experiences.

Dr. Ingrid Gielen

Dr. Ingrid Gielen

Dr. Ingrid Gielen graduated from Ghent University in Belgium in July 1995 and joined the staff as assistant at the Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium.
Her PhD thesis was completed with the title “Computed Tomography in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Tarsocrural Osteochondrosis” in 2003.
She was President of the European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (EAVDI) 2004-2006. Since 2004, Dr. I. Gielen is Division Head of CT and MRI at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium.
Since 2015, she is visiting professor at the Department of Radiology and Radiation Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia. Currently, she is president of the International Elbow Working Group. She was invited speaker at many international conferences on medical imaging and orthopaedics and neurology and is author of more than 185 peer reviewed publications in national and international journals on medical imaging and orthopaedics. She has a particular interest in imaging techniques in joint diseases and neurologic diseases.

Prof. Dr. Henri van Bree

Prof. Dr. Henri van Bree

Graduated in 1974 at the Ghent University in Belgium.
Since 1991 full professor in medical imaging and orthopaedic surgery at the Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Belgium.
PhD at the University of Utrecht, Holland, Department of Radiology on the “comparative imaging in the canine shoulder”.
From 2001 till 2015 head of the Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics.
Is a Diplomate of both the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS).
He received in 2014 the Richard-Völker-Medaille from the DGK-DVG – Kleintiere.
Author of about 250 publications on medical imaging and orthopaedics.
Invited speaker at about 150 international conferences on medical imaging and small animal arthroscopy.
Research topics: comparative imaging in small animal joint disease.

DAY 1

Time Title
09.00 – 9.45 General principles of CT and development
9.45 – 10.15 Technical aspects of CT
10.15 – 10.45 Patient preparation and positioning
10.45 – 11.15 Different CT protocols: contrast media and procedures
11.15 – 11.30 Coffee break
11.30 – 12.00 Different CT protocols
12.00 – 12.30 Image manipulation and quality
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch break
13.30 – 13.50 Dicom viewers
13.50 – 14.30 General indications, an overview: CT in neurology, head, thorax, abdomen
14.30 – 14.45 Introduction of CT is orthopedics
14.45 – 15.00 CT in long bones
15.00 – 15.45 The use of CT in elbow diseases
15.45 – 16.00 Coffee break
16.00 – 16.30 CT of the carpus and toes
16.30 – 17.30 Case reading and discussion

DAY 2

Time Title
09.15 – 9.45 Radiation safety and maintenance
9.45 – 10.30 Applications of CT in the shoulder joint
10.30 – 10.50 CT of the hip
10.50 – 11.30 Stifle CT
11.30 – 11.45 Coffee break
11.45 – 12.45 Case reading and discussion
12.45 – 13.45 Lunch break
13.45 – 14.15 The use of CT in the tarsal joint
14.15 – 14.45 CT investigation of muscles, infection, tracts, foreign bodies ea.
14.45 – 15.00 Coffee break
15.00 – 16.30 Case reading and discussion
Thoracic Radiology – in depth

Thoracic Radiology – in depth

by | Mar 2, 2025

Two day course – In depth Thoracic Radiology – Including lots of practical tips for good radiographic technique, detailed discussion of lung patterns, the importance of X-rays for cardiac disease, pleural, mediastinal, thoracic wall disease. Plenty of time for nice interactive film reading sessions with lots of interesting cases and plenty of time to discuss them with the course delegates for the best possible learning experience.

Sérgio Guilherme LMV MRCVS

Sérgio Guilherme LMV MRCVS

Veterinary radiologist, AURA Veterinary, UK

Sergio graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Lisbon. As part of his veterinary degree, he did a six month clinical externship at the Animal Medical Center, New York and Cornell University, USA. After two years working in general practice, he did a one year rotating internship at a referral hospital in the UK. This was followed by the completion of a three year ECVDI residency program in Diagnostic Imaging at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. After that, he worked at Davies Veterinary Specialists and at Fitzpatrick Referrals and is now a radiologist at AURA Veterinary. He enjoys working across all imaging modalities – Radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI. He is an author and co-author of peer-reviewed original articles and also enjoys teaching and lecturing, being a regular speaker in courses and conferences both in the UK and abroad.

DAY 1

Time Title
09:00 Lecture – General principles and technical aspects of thoracic radiography
10:30 Coffee break
11:00 Lecture – Logical interpretation of lung disease on thoracic X-rays
12:30 Lunch break
13:30 Lecture – The practical importance of identifying lung patterns
15:00 Coffee break
15:30 “Let’s get practical” – Film reading session: Small group and interactive discussion of cases and Q&A
18:00 End

DAY 2

Time Title
09:00 Lecture – Interpretation of cardiac disease: Why are radiographs important?
10:30 Coffee break
11:00 Lecture – Identifying pleural and mediastinal disease in thoracic X-rays cal interpretation of lung disease on thoracic X-rays
Lecture – Identifying diaphragm and thoracic wall disease in thoracic X-rays
13:00 Lunch break
14:00 Lecture – Oesophageal contrast studies
14:45 Coffee break
15:00 “Let’s get practical” – Film reading session: Small group and interactive discussion of cases and Q&A
18:00 End
Onkologie für Kleintiere

Onkologie für Kleintiere

by | Feb 10, 2025

Der Kurs wird in deutscher Sprache abgehalten. Er dauert 3 Tage.

Dieser Kurs dient als Einführung in die Onkologie von Kleintieren und deckt alle Aspekte der Spezialisierung ab. Wir beginnen mit der Diagnose von Tumorpatienten durch klinische Untersuchungen, klinische Pathologie (einschließlich Tumorzytologie) und diagnostische Bildgebung. Als nächstes planen wir Behandlungen, die Chemotherapie und Operation umfassen. Praktische chirurgische Übungen sind inbegriffen, gefolgt von der Besprechung zahlreicher onkologischer Fälle. Am Ende des Kurses werden Sie in der Lage sein, die meisten Ihrer Tumorpatienten effektiv zu behandeln. Darüber hinaus wollen wir Belgrad erleben. Der Kurs wird durch gemeinsame Abendveranstaltungen, wie „Sight Seeing Tours“ und Dinner ergänzt.

Persönliche Daten

Geboren am 14.04.1964
in Seesen am Harz

Hochschulstudium

1984-1989    Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover
1989   Approbation
1989-1991   Anfertigung einer Dissertation 
1991   Promotion

Berufstätigkeit

seit 1992   Leiter der Kleintierklinik am Tierärztlichen Institut der         Universität Göttingen

Darstellung des wissenschaftlichen Werdeganges

Studium

1984-1989   Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover
1989   Approbation

Dissertation

1989-1991 „Erhebung über die Möglichkeiten integrierter Bestandbetreuung bei spezialisierten Mastbullenbetrieben in Oberbayern“ 
Klinik für Rinderkrankheiten der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover
Leitung Prof. Dr. W. Klee 

Habilitation

2008 „Untersuchungen zur Charakterisierung von Hepatopathien beim Hund“

Diplome

1996 Fachtierarzt für Kleintiere
1998 Fachtierarzt für Labordiagnostik
2004 Diplomate des European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
2008 Habilitation    

Wissenschaftliche Leitung und Organisation von Kongressen

08.2000 Kongress der DVG “Herz, Blut, Kreislauf”
05.2007 Kongress der DVG „Weichteilchirurgie“
11.2013 DVG-DGK Jahrestagung in Berlin

Mitgliedschaften in Fachorganisationen

Vizepräsident der Tierärztekammer Niedersachsen
Vorsitzender des Bundesweiterbildungsarbeitskreises
Mitglied im Vorstand der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Kleintiermedizin in der DVG, internationaler Repräsentant
Stellvertretender Vorsitzender der Fachgruppe für Innere Medizin und Labordiagnostik (Innlab)
Präsident der “European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology”
Vorstandsmitglied der FECAVA (Schatzmeister)

Publikationen und Vorträge


 > 90 Publikationen in wissenschaftlichen Fachzeitschriften (peer reviewed)
> 150 Vorträge auf Kongressen und Seminaren

Buchbeiträge

Coauthor

1. Kessler, Martin Kleintieronkologie
2. Kraft-Dürr, Klinische labordiagnostik in der Tiermedizin

Autor
1. Textbook of Small Animal Pathophysiology

 

Programm

Zeit Tag 1 Diagnose
09:00 Überblick über Tumorerkrankungen bei Hunden und Katzen mit Diskussion von Komplikationen wie paraneoplastisches Syndrom.
10:30 Kaffeepause
11:00 Bildgebung zur Diagnostik onkologischer Patienten
12:30 Mittagspause
13:30 Allgemeine und spezifische Tumormarker
14:00 Zytologie als diagnostisches Instrument in der Onkologie
15:00 Praktische Arbeit: Durchführung und Interpretation von Tumorzytologie
16:00 Ende von Tag 1
  Tag 2 Therapie
09:00 Allgemeine Behandlungsmöglichkeiten von Tumorpatienten, wie Schmerztherapie und Ernährung, sowie Einführung in Chemotherapieprotokolle.
10:30 Kaffeepause
11:00 Einführung in die Tumorchirurgie
13:30 Mittagspause
  Fälle von Tag 3
09:00 Besprechung onkologischer Patienten. Diagnostik und Therapiestrategien bei Hauttumoren.
10:30 Kaffeepause
11:00 Diskussion onkologischer Patienten. Diagnostik und Therapiestrategien bei multizentrischen Tumoren.
12:30 Mittagspause
14:00 Besprechung onkologischer Patienten. Diagnostik und Therapiestrategien bei orthopädischen und neurologischen Tumoren.
15:30 Kaffeepause
16:00 Diskussion onkologischer Patienten. Diagnostik und Therapiestrategien bei endokrinen Tumoren und Tumoren der inneren Organe.
17:30 Ende
Ophthalmology – Surgical ophthalmology in dogs for clinical practitioner

Ophthalmology – Surgical ophthalmology in dogs for clinical practitioner

by | Feb 8, 2025

The primary objective of this course in veterinary ophthalmology is to improve the ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical skills of veterinary practitioners in order that they can provide higher levels of care to animals with eye problems. This will begin with a review of ophthalmic terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of the animal eye. Basic and advanced ophthalmic examination and surgery techniques in dogs will be covered in detail. Discussions on how to perform basic and advanced ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical procedures will be taught. OKEAN course offers an unparalleled opportunity to obtain hands-on skills training through personalized instruction, allowing you to develop expertise.

 

Programme

Examination of the eye

  • Anterior segment examination
  • Diagnostic testing – eye reflexes, fluorescein staining, STT, IOP, nasolacrimal duct flushing
  • Direct ophthalmoscopy
  • Indirect ophthalmoscopy

 

Surgical procedures

  • Temporary tarsorrhaphy
  • Wedge resection
  • Entropion surgery – Modified Hotz Celsus
  • Complex entropion surgery
  • Ectropium surgery
  • Lateral arrowhead for large breeds
  • “Stades technique”
  • Medial canthoplasty for brachycephalic breeds
  • Removal of large tumor and eyelid reconstruction using H-plasty
  • Third eyelid flap
  • 360-degree conjunctival flap
  • Cherry eye repair
  • Enucleation
Dr. Hannes Gressl studied veterinary medicine at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna
1988 Clinic for surgery and ophthalmology at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
1994 Veterinary Clinic Dr. Krebitz in Klagenfurt, Austria. Main focus: ophthalmology, oncology, soft tissue-, orthopedic, neurosurgery and diagnostic imaging (computer tomography, MRI, X-ray, endoscopy)
1996 Doctoral thesis at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna Topic: “About the occurrence of eyelid diseases in dogs in Austria (1983-1993)”
1996 Certified member AKVO (Working Group of Veterinary Ophthalmology – Austria),ECVO (European Collage of Veterinary Ophthalmologists) recognized ESE Eye Scheme Examiner
2006 – Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the VÖK (Austrian Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Association)
2012 – Member of the Board of the VÖK Austrian Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Association
2014 “Specialist veterinarian for small animals” Austrian veterinary chamber, qualification and exam
2016 – President of the VÖK Austrian Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Association
2016 Appointed member of the Examination board for specialist veterinarian for small animals of the Austrian veterinary chamber
2017 “Diploma small animal oncology” Austrian veterinary chamber qualification and exam
2018 Appointed instructor small animal medicine at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna