ORTHO4VETS Academy

Ortho4vets Academy will support you, as a veterinarian surgeon, during your learning process into the veterinary orthopaedic surgery. Shearing experiences & learning is our main goal during workshops. Drylabs and/or wet labs are integrated. After a workshop, you must feel comfortable to start using the technique.

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Maarten Lejaeghere

15 years of sales & marketing support into the Veterinary Market, with more than 10 years focus on veterinary orthopaedic surgery.<br>After 10 years of distribution of orthopaedic instruments & implants via Orthopaedics.be, since September 2019 the activity of Orthopaedics.be was acquired by Maarten and relaunched under the name of Ortho4vets.

Yves Samoy

EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Member of ECVSMR
Boardmember ECVSMR
2003 graduation Dr. Med. Vet.
2011 graduation PhD
The developing surgeon behind the TTA Rapid technique
In charge of the Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Unit at Ghent University
Author or co-author of several orthopaedic publications in international journals

Geert Verhoeven

EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Member of ECVS
1993 graduation Dr. Med. Vet.
2008 graduation DECVS
2011 graduation PhD
Visting Professor Faculty Veterinary Medicine Ghent University since 2013
Senior Staff member Algemene Dierenkliniek Randstad Borsbeek

Stijn Samoy

Stijn Samoy has more than 10 years of experience as Surgery Theatre Manager at University of Ghent, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Small Animals. Since 2020 Stijn is working at ORSI Academy as process manager and In this function he’s responsible for the setup and support of different types of workshops.

During the workshops, Stijn will organise the “setting”. So the correct instrument will be at the correct moment and place.

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TTA Rapid Course – Orsi Academy

📅 Thursday 12 & Friday 13 February 2026
📍 Orsi Academy, Melle (Belgium)

Ortho4Vets invites you to join an intensive two-day training course on the TTA Rapid technique, the leading procedure for treating cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs.

With expert instruction by Dr. Geert Verhoeven and Dr. Yves Samoy, this course offers the perfect balance between theory and hands-on practice:

🔹 Day 1 – Theoretical Sessions
In-depth presentations covering biomechanics, case selection, preoperative planning, and surgical technique, including practical tips and insights from experienced surgeons.

🔹 Day 2 – Dry & Wet Labs
Hands-on training starting with a dry lab on models, followed by a full wet lab where you will perform the TTA Rapid procedure yourself under expert supervision.

💶 Course Fee:
👉 €1800 for registrations before December 31, 2025
👉 €1950 for registrations from January 1, 2026 onwards
(includes course materials, use of instruments and implants, lunch, and certificate)

👉 Register via the button below.
Places are limited – secure your spot early to ensure participation.

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🧠 Spinal Course – March 5, 2026, Utrecht

🧠 Spinal Course – March 5, 2026, Utrecht

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, a practical course on spinal disorders in dogs and cats will be held at the Anatomy Building in Utrecht.
The course will be led by Professor Björn Meij (Utrecht University) and will focus on diagnostics, indications for stabilization, and the use of modern implants.

📚 What can you expect?
This intensive one-day course combines theory and practice.
You will first receive a thorough clinical and technical foundation, followed by a hands-on workshop with the LeiPED Pedicle Screw System and the LeiCAGE Intervertebral Cages on spinal models.

🗓️ Program (provisional)
08:00 — Welcome & registration
08:30 — Spinal Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Imaging and Indications for Stabilization
09:45 — ☕ Coffee Break
10:00 — Low Back Pain and Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis (DLSS)
🔧 Introduction to Pedicle Screws
Indications and Use in Spinal Diseases (Fractures and DLSS)
🔬 Introduction to the LeiPED Pedicle Screw System and LeiCAGE Intervertebral Cages
Technical details and instrumentation
12:30 — 🍽️ Lunch
13:30 — 🧪 Dry Lab / Wet Lab
Hands-on workshop with LeiPED Pedicle Screw System & LeiCAGE Intervertebral Cages on spine models
17:00 — 📩 Wrap up & Q&A

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Target audience
Veterinarians with an interest in orthopedics, neurosurgery, or spinal stabilization techniques.
Basic knowledge of orthopedics is recommended.

💶 Participation fee
€1,099 (excl. VAT)
📑 Administration and invoicing are handled by Leibinger Medical.

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🦴 3D HIP Workshop

Shelf Arthroplasty of the Dorsal Acetabular Rim with Personalized 3D-Printed Titanium Implant

📅 March 6–7, 2026 | 📍 Utrecht, The Netherlands

Ortho4Vets is pleased to invite you to an intensive 2-day 3D HIP Workshop, dedicated to the modern surgical treatment of canine hip dysplasia in young dogs using shelf arthroplasty with a patient-specific 3D-printed titanium implant (3D HIP).

This course combines state-of-the-art theory and hands-on training, offering a minimally invasive and highly precise alternative to traditional procedures such as TPO and DPO.

🎯 Learning Objectives
During this workshop, you will gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience in:
🧠 Understanding the principles and evolution of shelf arthroplasty
🐕 Defining case selection and inclusion criteria for 3D HIP
🖥️ Pre-operative CT-based planning and imaging workflow
🦴 Surgical anatomy of the canine hip joint
🔧 Step-by-step placement of a personalized 3D-printed titanium implant
🔄 Full 3D HIP workflow: from patient selection to implant production and surgery
⚠️ Discussion of results, pitfalls, and potential complications

🧪 Hands-On Training
✔️ Dry Lab
✔️ Wet Lab
Small group training ensures a steep learning curve and immediate clinical applicability.

👨‍⚕️ Faculty
The course is led by Prof. Dr. Björn Meij, DVM, PhD, DECVS,
Head of Surgery at Utrecht University and internationally renowned specialist in veterinary orthopaedics and neurosurgery, supported by an experienced course assistant.

ℹ️ Practical Information
📅 Date: March 6–7, 2026
📍 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands
🎓 CE Credits: 10 hours (ATF-approved)
💶 Course Fee: €1,690 excl. VAT

Included:
Course materials
Dry & wet lab materials
Lunch, drinks & snacks

Registration
👉 Register via the button below.

📌 Please note:
All registration administration and invoicing are handled by Leibinger Medical.

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🦴 Arthroscopy Course – From Basics to Confidence

🦴 Arthroscopy Course – From Basics to Confidence

📅 Date 1 > 3 April 2026
📍 Orsi Academy, Belgium

Ready to start your journey into the world of small animal arthroscopy? 🐶

This three-day hands-on course is designed for veterinarians who want to develop a solid foundation in arthroscopic techniques and understanding of joint anatomy and pathology.

You’ll begin with the fundamentals of arthroscopic equipment, setup, and handling, and progressively build towards performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in major joints such as the shoulder, elbow, and stifle.

Under expert supervision, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to incorporate arthroscopy into your daily surgical practice. 💪

✨ Program Highlights
🔹 Introduction to arthroscopy principles and instrumentation
🔹 Setup and troubleshooting of the arthroscopy tower
🔹 Step-by-step approach to joint access and triangulation
🔹 Diagnostic arthroscopy of shoulder, elbow, and stifle joints
🔹 Practical wet lab sessions with cadaver specimens
🔹 Interactive discussions and Q&A with experienced faculty

👩‍⚕️ Faculty
Prof. Dr. Bernadette Van Ryssen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR
Dr. Geert Verhoeven, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS
Dr. Yves Samoy, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR
Dr. Evelien De Bakker, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS

🗣 Workshop Language: English
🎓 Level: Basic / Introductory
💶 Course Fee: €3750
✨ Early Bird Registration (until 31 January 2026): €3600

🚀 Take your first step towards mastering small animal arthroscopy — join us for three intensive days of learning, practice, and expert guidance!

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Practical Course: CCWO (CTWO) & Compression Screws

Practical Course: CCWO (CTWO) & Compression Screws

Practical Course: CCWO (CTWO) & Compression Screws

Thursday, April 16 - Van der Valk Hotel Breda
Address: Van der Valk Hotel Breda, Princenhagelaan 5, 4813 DA Breda, Netherlands

We would like to invite you to an intensive one-day orthopedic course around two complementary techniques that have an established place within modern orthopedic surgery in small pets: CCWO (CTWO) and cannulated compression screws.

The course combines theoretical depth, clinical insights and hands-on training on artificial bones.

🔹 Morning session - CCWO (CTWO) technique.
In the theoretical session, the CCWO (Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy) is explained step by step as a predictable and reproducible technique for correction of the tibial plateau angle.
The presentation focuses on:
correct indication, including young animals and patients with steep TPA
radiographic pre-operative planning (TPA, CORA and correction angle)
use and positioning of the jig for controlled, linear osteotomy
performance of wedge osteotomy outside the growth zone
stable fixation with anatomically shaped CCWO plates
multiaxial locking and compression technique for optimal stability
Practical tips, points of interest and pitfalls are explicitly discussed in preparation for the subsequent dry lab.

🔹 Afternoon - Cannulated Compression Screws
The afternoon will take a closer look at the use of cannulated compression screws, where interfragmentary compression is created by a difference in thread pitch.

🦴 Dry lab - hands-on training
Hands-on practice on artificial bones for both CCWO fixation and compression screws.

👨‍⚕️ Speakers
Prof. Dr. Geert Verhoeven, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS - EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, member of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons

Dr. Yves Samoy, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR - EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, member and board member of ECVSMR, developing surgeon behind the TTA Rapid technique, and head of the Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Unit at Ghent University

💶 Participation.
€ 1,350 excl. VAT per person - early bird (until February 28, 2026)
€ 1,450 excl. VAT per person (from March 1, 2026)
Includes course materials, lunch and participation in the dry lab.

📝 Registration
Registration for this course can be done via the button below.

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🦴 Ad Libitum Ortho Refinement Day

🦴 Ad Libitum Ortho Refinement Day
Train – Test – Talk – Together

We invite you to the Ad Libitum Ortho Refinement Day – the perfect opportunity for experienced orthopedists to further refine their skills, hone their techniques, and try out new solutions in a purely hands-on setting.

🎯 Who is it for?
This is not a basic course.
The day is specifically designed for veterinarians with orthopedic experience in techniques such as:
TTA Rapid
TPLO
CTWO (Closing Tibial Wedge Osteotomy)
CBLO
Patella luxation corrections
Fracture fixations — with the option of working with locking plates suitable for small breeds
Corrective osteotomies
Compression screw techniques

🔧 Unique ad libitum concept
👉 No theoretical presentations.
You will work exclusively in the wet lab, directly at the table with sufficient cadavers, implants, and instruments.
You choose yourself which technique(s) you want to practice, compare, or perfect.
No time pressure, no predetermined cases — just pure practical experience based on your own expertise.

🧠 Focus on refinement & optimization
Whether you:
want to perfect a specific variant of TPLO,
want to test compression screws,
want to try out a new approach to patella luxation,
or want to discover alternative solutions for fracture fixations,
This day is entirely dedicated to your needs and practical relevance.

👨‍⚕️ Direct expert guidance
You will receive personal, practical feedback from two experienced specialists:
Dr. Geert Verhoeven
Dr. Yves Samoy

The guidance takes place at the operating table, based on your level and experience — not through presentations.

👥 Stronger together
Use this day to:
refine techniques that are really important for your caseload,
share insights and experience with fellow orthopedists,
practice as a team — if desired with your regular assistant, just as you do in practice.

🗓️ Practical information
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
📍 Location: ORSI Academy, Melle (BE)
🔧 Materials: implants, instruments, and locking plates provided
👥 Limited number of participants — ample hands-on time guaranteed

💶 Participation fee
Early Bird (until March 1, 2026): €1500 (excl. VAT)
After March 1, 2026: €1650 (excl. VAT)

The price includes access to the wet lab, cadaver material, implants, instruments, and guidance.

🧩 In one sentence
An open orthopedic refinement day for experienced surgeons — no theory, with direct expert support and maximum freedom to practice: completely ad libitum.

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🔬 Hands-on course on knee surgery in the dog

🔬 Hands-on course on knee surgery in the dog
Patellaluxation & surgical stabilization techniques

📍 Orsi Academy | 🗓 Friday, September 11 | ⏰ Start 09:00 am

Want to take your confidence as well as technical skills in knee surgery to the next level?
This intensive one-day hands-on course combines evidence-based theory with a comprehensive wet lab on cadavers, fully focused on practical realities in the veterinary clinic.

🦴 What should you expect?
During this course you will receive a structured and practically applicable approach to the most common orthopedic knee problems in dogs, with a focus on patellaluxation and surgeon stabilization.
✔ Clear explanation of anatomy and biomechanics of the knee
✔ Correct clinical and radiological examination
✔ Clear indication: when to operate and when not to operate
✔ Step-by-step understanding of proven surgical principles
✔ Hands-on training under intensive supervision
✔ Practical tips to avoid complications and reluxation
🔬 Wet lab - maximum learning curve
In the afternoon you get to work on cadavers yourself.
The emphasis is on technical precision, correct positioning, instrument use and troubleshooting - exactly as needed in daily practice.

👨‍⚕️ Speakers
Dr. Yves Samoy, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR
European specialist in sports medicine and rehabilitation of companion animals
University of Ghent
Dr. Evelien De Bakker, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS
European specialist in small animal surgery
Orthopedic and soft tissue surgeon
Both speakers combine strong academic foundations with extensive clinical experience and guarantee a practice-oriented, clearly structured and immediately applicable course.

👩‍⚕️ For whom?
This course is ideal for:
Practicing veterinarians interested in orthopedics.
Veterinarians looking to start or refine knee surgery
Colleagues who want to improve their surgeon predictability and results

💶 Participation.
Early bird: €1250 (registration through July 1, 2026)
Standard rate: €1350
Including course material
✔ Includes lunch and coffee breaks
✔ Limited number of participants for optimal guidance

📍 Practical info
Location
Orsi Academy
Proefhoevestraat
9090 Melle - Belgium
Date: Friday, September 11
Start: 09:00
Format: Theory + wet lab (cadavers)

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🦴 Fracture Management

🦴 Fracture Management

📅 Donderdag 26 & vrijdag 27 november 2026
📍 Orsi Academy – Melle, België

🔍 Introduction
This two-day Fracture Management course focuses on the principles of fracture diagnosis, classification and surgical treatment in small animals. Emphasis is placed on biomechanics, implant selection and correct application of osteosynthesis techniques, with continuous translation to daily clinical practice.

🎯 Learning objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
° correctly classify and analyse fractures
° select appropriate fixation techniques based on fracture type and biomechanics
° understand biological principles of fracture healing
° critically evaluate postoperative outcome and complications

📚 Programme
° Bone biomechanics
° Fracture classification
° Biology of fracture healing
° Acute fracture management
° Osteosynthesis techniques
° Postoperative evaluation and follow-up
° Dry labs and wet labs for hands-on application of the discussed techniques

👨‍⚕️ Speakers
Dr. Geert Verhoeven, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS
Dr. Yves Samoy, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR

ℹ️ Practical information
🌍 Language: English
📘 Course material: syllabus included
☕🥪 Catering: coffee breaks and lunch included
👥 Number of participants: limited to ensure interaction and hands-on training

💶 Registration fee
🐦 Early bird: €1,550 excl. VAT
(valid until 1 September 2026)
💼 Standard fee: €1,850 excl. VAT

registration via the button hereunder

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Ortho4Vets Academy – Online Case Support

At Ortho4Vets, we believe true value comes after delivery.

Yes, we provide high-quality orthopaedic implants. But more importantly, we support you when it matters most.
Through the Ortho4Vets Academy, you get access to our online case support platform, designed to assist you with your orthopaedic cases — before, during, and after surgery.

Whether you're dealing with a complex fracture or simply looking to refine your technique, you can upload your case files and receive tailored feedback from experienced surgeons. You're never alone in the OR.

Included in your subscription (€25/month):
- Unlimited case uploads (diagnostic, pre-op, post-op)
- Expert feedback by experienced orthopaedic professionals
- Full access to a growing library of recorded webinars and surgical videos
- Continuous access to your personal case archive

Annual bonus:
Subscribers receive a one-time €200 discount per year, which can be used for:
- Participation in any Ortho4Vets Academy course, or
- Purchase of a complete surgical set (implants + instruments)

For who?
This platform is ideal for any veterinarian or clinic involved in orthopaedic surgery — from early-career practitioners to advanced surgeons seeking sparring and support.

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3D HIP Workshop

3D HIP Workshop – Shelf Arthroplasty with Personalized Titanium Implant

Ortho4Vets Academy is pleased to invite you to a unique two-day workshop focused on the treatment of hip dysplasia in young dogs using personalized, 3D-printed titanium implants. This innovative technique – 3D HIP – offers a less invasive, technology-driven alternative to traditional TPO and DPO procedures.

What to Expect
This intensive course will cover:
The principles of shelf arthroplasty for canine hip dysplasia
Patient selection based on hip laxity and age
The full 3D HIP workflow: from pre-op imaging to implant production and surgical planning
Surgical approach and placement of the custom-made titanium implant
Hands-on training in both dry and wet labs

Why Choose 3D HIP?
Precision: Perfect fit thanks to preoperative 3D planning
Minimally invasive: No pelvic osteotomies required (unlike TPO/DPO)
Faster recovery: Shorter surgical time and minimal tissue disruption
Superior biocompatibility: Titanium promotes bone healing
Low complication rates and high joint stability

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Spinal Surgery Course

🧠 Invitation - Spinal Surgery Course
Theme: Lumbosacral Pathology & Pedicle Screw Systems

Are you interested in spinal surgery in small pets? Then register without obligation - Lumbosacral Pathologies & Pedicle Screw Systems.
Registration is completely non-binding: as soon as date and location are fixed, you will be the first to receive the official invitation.

📚 What can you expect?
During this training day, we will delve into:
- Lumbosacral disorders
- Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis (DLSS)
- Lumbosacral and lumbar fractures
- Indications for stabilization

- Imaging & decision making.
- Radiography, CT and MRI in function of surgeon planning

- Introduction of new implant systems
- LeiPED Pedicle Screw System
- LeiCAGE Intervertebral Cages
(Technical construction, biomechanical advantages, indications)

- Practical workshops
- Dry lab & wet lab
- Use of instruments
- Hands-on practice with spine models
- Technical tips & surgeon's approach

📩 Registered for free
Would you like to stay informed? Let us know via a short registration.
You will then be the first to receive the final invitation with all the practical details.

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Fracture Management - Locking Plates -

For surgeons who want to improve their surgery skills into the technique of fracture management.

Lectures of experts in the field and case-based discussions combined dry & wet lab sessions will provide participants with a basic, fundamental knowledge of fracture management

Decision making - Planning (positioning and measurements x-rays) - Approach - Plate fixation

Presentors:
Dr. Yves Samoy, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR, CCRP
Prof. dr. Geert Verhoeven, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS

workshop will be hosted by Orsi Academy (Melle, Ghent).

English will be the workshop language.

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CBLO & CTWO

CBLO & CTWO

For surgeons who want to improve their surgery skills into the technique CBLO & CTWO.

Lectures of experts in the field and case-based discussions combined dry & wet lab sessions will provide participants with a basic, fundamental knowledge of fracture management

2-Days workshop, Thursday June 30th & Friday July 1st 2022.

Course instructors
Prof. Dr. Geert Verhoeven; Dipl. ECVS
Dr. Yves Samoy; Dipl. ECVSMR

workshop will be hosted by Orsi Academy (Melle, Ghent).

English will be the workshop language.

let us know if you're interested, via the button hereunder

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TTA Rapid Training Course

TTA Rapid Training Course

Interested in TTA Rapid surgical techniques?
This is your workshop!

For surgeons who want to improve their surgery skills into the technique of TTA Rapid Surgery.

Lectures of experts in the field and case-based discussions combined with dry & wet lab sessions will provide participants with a basic, fundamental knowledge of the technique of TTA Rapid.

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Intensive arthroscopy training course

For basic and more advanced surgeons who want to improve their arthroscopic skills. A unique opportunity to practice your arthroscopic skills under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Bernadette Van Ryssen.

Lectures of experts in the field and case-based discussions combined with over 10 hours of hands-on wet lab sessions will provide participants with a basic, fundamental knowledge of the arthroscopic approach of several joints, learn them to interpret diagnostic findings and train them to perform the most common arthroscopic treatment techniques.

5 wet labs & 1 dry lab : Elbow, shoulder and stifle joint
3 Days of practical training

English will be the workshop language.

Course instructors
Prof. Dr. Bernadette Van Ryssen; DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR
Dr. Geert Verhoeven; DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS
Dr. Yves Samoy; DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVSMR
Dr. Evelien de Bakker, DVM, PhD, Fully trained ECVS resident

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Webinars

In the near future, webinars will be organised.

Topics : veterinary orthopaedic surgery

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Or keep an eye on this website.

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