This two-day introductory to intermediate level course will cover all the fundamentals of neurosurgery. Through a combination of lectures and practical work in our state-of-the-art wet lab you will cover a range of spinal procedures and gain confidence in handling neurosurgical equipment.
Under the guidance of two experienced neurosurgeons you will practice CSF sampling (cisternal and lumbar), epidural injection, thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy, thoracolumbar fenestration, thoracolumbar corpectomy and lumbo-sacral dorsal laminectomy.
On completion of this course, you will be eligible to progress your neurosurgical training by attending Improve Veterinary Education’s Advanced Neurosurgery course.
Is this course right for you?
This course is ideal for:
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Veterinary surgeons with an interest in neurosurgery or those seeking to advance their skills in this specialised field
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Those planning to attend the Advanced Neurosurgery Masterclass
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Individuals considering the Small Animal Neurology Certificate Programme and looking for an introductory experience
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First-year ECVN/ECVS residents aiming to build confidence in neurosurgical techniques
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Small Animal Surgery programme delegates seeking additional hands-on practice in neurosurgery
Digital course notes, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
Hear what our delegates have to say
Don’t just take our word for it - our delegate feedback speaks for itself.
Garrick Ponte
BVSc GPCert(SAM) MRCVS
The teaching at Improve is excellent and I have been able to take what I have learnt back to use in practice. It’s not just the lectures themselves but the practical work we did straight afterwards which drives home everything, which is why Impro … Read more
Colin Dickson
BVMS CertAVP MRCVS
Having previously completed a postgraduate surgery certificate with another provider, I was confident in my knowledge and understanding of the theory but felt underprepared from a practical perspective. I was initially hesitant to register for another … Read more
Key features of this programme
The neuro exam - examination and interpretation to localise the lesion
Overview of CNS and PNS in small animals
Understand when and how to use diagnostic equipment – Radiography, Myelogram, CT, MRI
Cover the fundamentals of anatomy relevant to neurosurgery including surface anatomy and identifying surgical landmarks
Be confident in surgical planning and discussing surgical options
Understand referral vs in-house decision-making
Review patient positioning, anaesthesia, monitoring
Practice CSF sampling and discuss analysis and interpretation
Gain confidence in handling neurosurgical kit
Undertake TL Hemilaminectomy approach, decompressive hemilaminectomy technique and fenestration
Undertake TL corpectomy approach and decompressive technique
Undertake LS approach, LS dorsal laminectomy and discectomy technique
Post operative care and complications
Cover common neurological conditions and indications for surgery: IVDE, IVDP and DLSS
The neuro exam - examination and interpretation to localise the lesion
Overview of CNS and PNS in small animals
Understand when and how to use diagnostic equipment – Radiography, Myelogram, CT, MRI
Cover the fundamentals of anatomy relevant to neurosurgery including surface anatomy and identifying surgical landmarks
Be confident in surgical planning and discussing surgical options
Understand referral vs in-house decision-making
Review patient positioning, anaesthesia, monitoring
Practice CSF sampling and discuss analysis and interpretation
Gain confidence in handling neurosurgical kit
Undertake TL Hemilaminectomy approach, decompressive hemilaminectomy technique and fenestration
Undertake TL corpectomy approach and decompressive technique
Undertake LS approach, LS dorsal laminectomy and discectomy technique
Post operative care and complications
Cover common neurological conditions and indications for surgery: IVDE, IVDP and DLSS
Programme details
Module Summary
01 - Introduction to Neurosurgery - Day 1
02 - Introduction to Neurosurgery - Day 2
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£2,200.00
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