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Virtual Reality (VR) experience coming soon


Learn a wide variety of fracture repairs using both internal and external fracture fixation techniques



This online course will teach you a strong understanding of the principles of fracture repair initially, and the pros and cons for different patients.
Then move through varying techniques such as DCP and SOP™ plating moving into external-fixation later on.




About this course



This course discusses many of the topics and subjects surrounding plate osteosynthesis - understanding the biomechanics of fractures, how they occur, the different types of fractures we commonly see and most importantly how we can repair them.

The presentations are in-depth in terms of theory but also demonstrates practical applications

About this course

What will this course teach me?



This course discusses many of the topics and subjects surrounding plate osteosynthesis - understanding the biomechanics of fractures, how they occur, the different types of fractures we commonly see and most importantly how we can repair them.

The presentations are in-depth in terms of theory but also demonstrates practical applications

What else will I learn from this course?



This course discusses many of the topics and subjects surrounding plate osteosynthesis - understanding the biomechanics of fractures, how they occur, the different types of fractures we commonly see and most importantly how we can repair them.

The presentations are in-depth in terms of theory but also demonstrates practical applications


More about SOP and KEFS



The SOP system is a strong and flexible mechanical locking plate system designed for fracture repair.


Globally used for a variety of fracture types, this world-renowned system is available in a variety of sizes and profiles and can be contoured to suit almost every fracture type and uses conventional cortical screws, eliminating the need for expensice locking screws.


The system has over two thousand users worldwide and has over 100 published papers in veterinary peer reviewed journals.




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Course Modules

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Hours of Learning

Course breakdown


  Introduction
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture I
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture II
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture III
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture IV
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture V
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture VI
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture VII
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture VIII
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture IX
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture X
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  Plate Osteosynthesis: Lecture XI
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  Optional Wet-Lab Workshops
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Structured curriculums you can work through at your own pace 


Combination of video presentations and downloadable literature


Gain recognised Orthomed certification upon completion


Taught by world renowned expert

Scott Rutherford

BVMS, CertSAS, DipECVS, MRCVS, RCVS & EU Specialist in Small Animal Surgery


After graduating from Glasgow University in 2001, Scott spent six years in general practice before moving to Croft Veterinary Hospital in Northumberland in 2007 where he completed an ECVS residency in Small Animal Surgery in 2012. Scott became a European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Surgery in 2013 and an RCVS Recognised Specialist in 2014. He spent two years at both North Downs Specialist Referrals and then Willows Referral Services. He is co-founder and director of frank. Pet Surgeons. Scott is actively involved in clinical research and teaching and recently became an Associate Tutor at Chester University.

Optional in-person practical session to complete this course

After learning the fundamental theories online, you'll have the ability to attend a practical in-person session, either in a wet-lab environment or via our new Virtual Reality platform RoVR

Wet-lab Experience


Develop your skill even further with a group wet-lab experience.

Sessions last for a full day and provide you with the opportunity to develop your newly learnt surgery skills on cadavers in a state-of-the-art training facility.


RoVR Virtual Reality Training

Available soon

Our new RovR Virtual Reality training platform brings real life surgery into your home or practice. We'll send you all the kit needed to learn in your own time or you can book a live one-on-one session with a trained surgeon.

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