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 – 09.15 | Welcome and Introduction |
| 09.15 – 10.30 | Introduction to hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia Possibilities to reduce dysplasia How can breeding influence the prevalence of HD and ED |
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Coffee break |
| 11.00 – 12.00 | How to take a proper radiograph for the HD assessment |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | How to take a proper radiograph for the ED assessment |
| 13.15 – 14.30 | Lunch break |
| 14.30 – 16.30 | Radiographic technique – practical |
| 16.30 – 17.00 | Coffee break |
| 17.00 – 18.30 | Film reading session on radiographic film quality |
DAY2
| Time | Title |
| 09.00 – 10.30 | HD scoring systems / protocols Radiographic findings and evaluation of HD Scoring criteria and grading of HD |
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Coffee break |
| 11.00 – 12.30 | HD film reading individual work and group work |
| 12.30 – 13.30 | F.C.I. – Kennel Clubs, Breed Clubs – HD ED control |
| 13.30 – 14.30 | Lunch break |
| 14.30 – 16.00 | ED scoring system / protocol Radiographic findings and evaluation of ED Scoring criteria and grading of ED |
| 16.00 – 16.30 | Coffee break |
| 16.30 – 18.00 | ED film reading individual work and group work |
| 18.00 – 18.30 | Closing remarks |