Hind-Limb Orthopaedics Masterclass
 
Take your orthopaedic skills to the next level with this intensive, hands-on masterclass focused on the most common and clinically relevant hind-limb conditions in small animal practice.
Designed for veterinarians looking to strengthen both their clinical decision-making and surgical confidence, this 2-day programme combines concise, high-yield lectures with extensive wet lab training. You will gain practical insights into managing hip conditions, patellar luxation, and cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD), while learning how to optimise outcomes and minimise complications.
 
Led by Dr Tom Anderson, this course emphasises real-world application, equipping you with the knowledge and technical skills to confidently approach hind-limb orthopaedic cases in your daily practice.
 
Meet Your Instructor
Dr Tom Anderson, BVSc PGCert DipECVS MRCVS, is a board-certified specialist small animal surgeon at Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital in Singapore. He has extensive experience in the management of both routine and complex soft tissue and orthopaedic cases.
Dr Tom completed his surgical training at Dick White Referrals in Cambridge, UK, one of the largest and busiest veterinary surgical referral centres in Europe. He continued there as a specialist surgeon before joining Beecroft in 2025.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Tom contributes actively to the field of small animal surgery through peer-reviewed publications and by lecturing both nationally and internationally.
 
What You Will Learn
• Decision-making: Conservative vs surgical management for common hind-limb conditions
• Core surgical principles for hip, patella, and CCLD procedures
• Identification, prevention, and management of common complications
• Practical surgical techniques through guided wet labs
Course Highlights
• Hands-on wet labs with step-by-step guidance
• Small-group learning for personalised feedback
• Case-based discussions to bridge theory and practice
• Focus on techniques you can immediately apply in clinic
 
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for general practitioners and early-career veterinarians who want to build confidence in orthopaedic surgery, as well as clinicians looking to refine their approach to common hind-limb conditions.
 
Why Join This Masterclass
Hind-limb orthopaedic cases are among the most frequently encountered yet technically challenging conditions in small animal practice. This masterclass is designed to simplify decision-making, strengthen your surgical foundations, and give you the hands-on experience needed to improve patient outcomes.
 
Course Agenda
Day 1: Hip & Patella
09:00 – 10:00
Hip Joint: Pathophysiology & Management
Conservative vs surgical decision-making
10:00 – 10:30
Tea Break
10:30 – 11:30
Complications in Hip Surgery
Prevention and management strategies
11:30 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 15:30
Wet Lab: Hip Procedures
Guided, hands-on surgical practice
15:30 – 16:00
Tea Break
16:00 – 17:00
Patellar Luxation
Principles and surgical approaches
 
Day 2: CCLD & Patella
09:00 – 10:00
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CCLD)
Diagnosis and treatment options
10:00 – 10:30
Tea Break
10:30 – 11:30
Complications in CCLD Surgery
Avoidance and management
11:30 – 12:30
Lunch
12:30 – 17:00
Wet Lab: Patella & CCLD Procedures
Hands-on techniques with guided instruction