Spinal Course with the LeiPED Pedicle Screw System and LeiCAGE Intervertebral Cages

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

Zeitraum: 23.09.2026 08:00 - 17:00

Referenten:

Björn Meij Dr. med. vet., PhD, ECVS

Björn Meij is a Dutch veterinarian, professor and European specialist (Diplomate ECVS) in small animal surgery since 1993.Today, he is head of surgery at the Utrecht university where he leads a team of specialist surgeons and is ECVS resident coordinator.Dr. Meij is well-known for his research within orthopaedics and neurosurgery.

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

This course is designed for veterinarians seeking to elevate their expertise in diagnosing and surgically treating complex spinal conditions in dogs and even cats. Through a carefully curated mix of lectures, interactive sessions, and hands-on labs, this course offers a deep dive into the anatomy, pathology, imaging, and stabilization techniques of the cervical and lumbosacral spine.The curriculum addresses thoracolumbar and lumbosacral conditions, including both canine and feline cases. The morning covers spinal diseases, imaging interpretation, and surgical indications for stabilization, particularly in Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis (DLSS) and spinal fractures.

Participants are introduced to advanced spinal implant technologies, including the innovative LeiPED Pedicle Screw System and the LeiCAGE Intervertebral Titanium Cages. The session covers technical details, surgical indications, and dedicated instrumentation for both systems. Together, LeiPED and LeiCAGE are designed to ensure reliable spinal fixation, restore disc height, support fusion, and provide immediate biomechanical stability with long-term osseointegration. In the afternoon, attendees will engage in a dry lab, practicing the use of the RL system on spinal models to gain tactile familiarity and technical precision. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for veterinarians with a solid foundation in orthopedic surgery who wish to advance into spinal procedures, whether you’re just starting to offer these procedures or looking to enhance your technique with state-of-the-art implant solutions.

Anmeldung:

Register at WVOC: www.wvoc2026.org/registration.html

Teilnehmerbegrenzung: 16 Personen

Homepage: www.wvoc2026.org/registration.html

Anerkennung: 7 Stunden

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