Course Description
Vetluc Institute proudly invites Dr. Qi Wang, Director of Shanghai Babala Animal Medical Center, to lead the Advanced Ligament Repair Workshop for Small Animal Orthopedics in Hangzhou. This 3-day course features in-depth theoretical instruction and wet lab hands-on practice, covering stabilization techniques for shoulder, elbow, carpal, stifle, and tarsal joint dislocations.
The course is conducted in groups of two, with lifetime Q&A support. It is designed to help participants build advanced skills and confidence in the field of veterinary orthopedics.

Course Schedule
March 14, 2025
Lectures
I. Artificial Ligament Techniques for Joint Dislocation
· Introduction to Artificial Ligament Concepts
1.Shoulder Joint Dislocation
· Medial Shoulder Dislocation
· Lateral Shoulder Dislocation
· Artificial Ligament Techniques for Stabilization
2.Elbow Joint Dislocation
· Elbow Dislocation and Monteggia Fractures
· Artificial Ligament Techniques for Stabilization

Hands-on Labs
Shoulder Joint Stabilization Using Artificial Ligaments
Elbow Joint Stabilization Using Artificial Ligaments

March 15, 2025
Lectures
I. Joint Arthrodesis
1.Indications for Arthrodesis
2.Principles of Arthrodesis
3.Shoulder Arthrodesis
4.Elbow Arthrodesis
5.Carpal Arthrodesis

Hands-on Labs
Shoulder Arthrodesis Procedure
Elbow Arthrodesis Procedure
Carpal Arthrodesis Procedure

March 16, 2025
Lectures
I. Stifle Ligament Disorders
1.Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CrCL) Injuries
Extracapsular Artificial Ligament Techniques
2.Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CrCL) Injuries
Intracapsular Artificial Ligament Techniques
3.Stifle Arthrodesis
II. Tarsal Joint Disorders
1.Tarsal Arthrodesis

Hands-on Labs
CrCL Repair Using Artificial Ligaments
Stifle Arthrodesis Procedure
Tarsal Arthrodesis Procedure