Dr. Stephen Jones attended veterinary school at University College Dublin, where he graduated with honors. He then completed a residency in surgery and earned a Master of Science degree at the University of Florida. Dr. Jones is a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons.
| 8:00 AM– 9:15 AM |
A Comprehensive Review of the Orthopedic ExaminationMany veterinarians consider the orthopedic examination to be challenging to perform; consequently, these exams are often avoided altogether. This lecture is a video-based demonstration outlining how to master the orthopedic examination and how to avoid missing the obvious diagnosis. |
| 9:25 AM -10:25 AM |
Coxofemoral Luxation: Diagnostics, Decisions, and Treatments
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| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Surgical and Conservative Management Options for Juvenile Hip DysplasiaHip dysplasia in our canine patients can and should be diagnosed at a very young age. This lecture will outline appropriate diagnostic techniques and surgical interventions that are uniquely suited to the juvenile patient. |
| 1:50 PM-2:50 PM |
Advanced Decision Making in Total Hip Replacement
While many dogs benefit from conservative therapy prior to performance of total hip replacement (THR), other dogs may require surgery as early as six months of age. This lecture will provide an overview on decision making for if and when a THR should be performed. It will also cover challenging morphologies and how to navigate both pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively.
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| 3:00 PM-4:00 PM |
Patellar Luxation: A Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
This lecture will provide an overview of patellar luxation diagnosis and treatment options. The attendee will get a visual (picture and video) overview of the commonly performed surgical interventions for dogs with patellar luxation. |
| 4:30 PM-5:30 PM |
Pelvic Fractures: Navigating a Challenging Diagnostic and Treatment ConditionThis lecture aims to describe the multitude of pelvic fracture presentations that we can be faced with. The main aim of this talk is to discuss which fractures can be treated conservatively versus by surgery, and to expand upon the advised surgical options. |
