Description
In the upcoming webinar “Knees in Motion: all ins & outs on patellar luxation you need to know to be prepared for them"
Dr Erik Wouters will guide veterinarians through the key aspects of diagnosing and managing patellar luxation in young patients. Attendees will learn how to recognize early signs of this condition during routine screenings, preventing its progression. The session will cover how to perform an effective orthopaedic examination, differentiate between medial and lateral patellar luxation, and make timely decisions for surgical referrals. Dr Wouters will also provide insights on pre-referral stabilization and best practices for client communication to ensure comprehensive care and collaboration between general practitioners and specialists.
Learning Objectives
- Collaborating on pre-referral stabilization and client communication
- Deciding on a timely referral for surgical evaluation
- How to differentiate in medial and lateral patellar luxation
- Performing an effective orthopaedic examination to diagnose patellar luxation
- Recognizing early signs of Patellar Luxation in young patients – screening for this disease in young patients to prevent them from getting worse
