Webinar: Introduction to imaging the Orthopedic Patient

Nicci Meadows BVetMed CertAVP (GSAS) MRCVS

Nicci Meadows graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2006 and spent six years in general small animal practice before becoming an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in 2013 having completed her RCVS Small Animal Surgery certificate.

Nicci has worked as a peripatetic orthopaedic surgeon since 2015 providing an in house referral service to primary care practices. During this time, Nicci has also provided locum orthopaedic surgeon cover for a number of large specialist referral hospitals including Liverpool University Small Animal Teaching Hospital. She especially enjoys the varied case-load that comes with working closely with first opinion practices, and has a particular interest in stifle surgery and elbow arthroscopy

This session will be suitable for Veterinary Surgeons new to orthopaedics and imaging, or those requiring a refresher. Veterinary Nurses who are involved with radiography will also find this webinar highly relevant, and all other members of the practice team are also very welcome to attend!

Eurovets in partnership with Vi are proud to present a live webinar with Orthopaedic Vet Specialist, Nicci Meadows BVetMed CertAVP (GSAS) MRCVS.

Imaging forms an important part of assessment of orthopaedic disease in our patients and it is vital that the images obtained are of diagnostic quality. In this free live webinar, Nicci will take a detailed look at optimising positioning for assessment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions, alongside key radiographic signs to look out for in evaluating radiographs.

Agenda:

• Positioning aids
• Calibration markers and how to use them
• Hints and tips for imaging of the:
• Carpus and manus
• Elbow
• Shoulder
• Tarsus and pes
• Stifle
• Pelvis and hips
• Key radiographic signs of common clinical conditions
• Imaging trauma patients and fractures
• Stressed radiographs – why and how?
• The importance of post operative radiographs