CCWO CORA-Based Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy

Teilnehmerkreis: Tierärzt:innen, vet.-med. Studierende

Zeitraum: 23.09.2026 08:00 - 17:00

Referenten:

Dr. med. vet. Hugo Schmökel, Dipl ECVS European Specialist in Small Animal SurgeryEuropean Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, board certified in 1995. Dr. Schmökel is a highly experienced and internationally recognized expert. Prior to his current position as Chief Veterinary Officer at Evidensia Strömsholm, which is the largest animal hospital in Sweden, he served at several major clinics and universities.  Dr. Schmökel has authored numerous peer reviewed scientific publications and book chapters. Additionally, he is a frequent speaker and conducts seminars at veterinary conferences worldwide.

Teilnahmegebühr: 550 €

Course Fee inclusions: Course MaterialsDry Lab Materials Lunch, Drinks, Snacks

Tagungsort: Ergife Palace Hotel, Largo Lorenzo Mossa 8, 00165, Rome, Italy,

Programm 23.09.2026 08:00 - 17:00

The Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy (CCWO) is a surgical technique used to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures in dogs and cats. Similar to TPLO and CBLO, CCWO involves altering the position of the tibial plateau to stabilize the stifle joint. However, CCWO offers distinct advantages by addressing several specific challenges, including secondary (late) meniscal injuries, stress on the caudal cruciate ligament, reduction of axis shift, secondary translation, and mismatches in articulating surfaces.

A key feature of CCWO is its CORA-based (Center of Rotation of Angulation) approach, which allows for detailed, individualized preoperative planning based on the patient’s unique anatomy and load distribution. This precision ensures that the surgical correction aligns closely with the dog’s or cat’s specific biomechanical needs. CCWO is ideal for juvenile patients as it avoids growth plates, excels in correcting steep tibial plateau angles, and offers a simple, precise technique using linear cuts with a standard oscillating saw. 

Course Outline: During the course, participants will first engage in a comprehensive theoretical session covering the pathophysiology

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