Neurosurgery
September 10th and 11th 2026
Location: Roskildevej 22, 2620 Albertslund
This course is ideal for veterinarians with a foundational understanding of neurology and surgery who wish to enhance their clinical decision-making and operative skills in veterinary neurosurgery.
Learning Objectives:
Neurological Examination:
- Systematic approach to the neurological evaluation of small animal patients, with emphasis on lesion localization and differential diagnosis.
Neurodiagnostics:
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection techniques, analysis, and interpretation
- Diagnostic imaging: Indications and interpretation of X-Ray, CT, and MRI
Thoracolumbar Disc Disease:
- Clinical signs, differential diagnoses, and staging
- Decision-making in conservative vs. surgical management
- Principles of surgical planning and approach selection
Lumbosacral Disc Disease:
- Diagnostic strategies and clinical presentation
- Comparative discussion of medical and surgical treatment options
- Pre-operative planning and patient selection for decompressive surgery
Practical Training:
- Hands-on training in CSF collection, including cisternal and lumbar puncture, and epidural injection techniques
- Surgical procedures on cadaveric specimens including thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy, mini-hemilaminectomy, corpectomy, disc fenestration, and lumbosacral dorsal laminectomy
- Skill development using 3D-printed spinal models and drill guides provided by Vet3D for pre-surgical planning and instrument handling
Veterinarians
Sebastien Behr, DVM (Hons) MRCVS DipECVN
Price
10.500 DKK
You will not be charged any amount upon registration. The invoice will be sent to the provided invoice email 1–2 weeks before the course starts.
Lunch and snacks are included
English
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