Arthrodesis: When it is warranted and how to carry it out?

What can you do for the carpus or tarsus that cannot be returned to full function by standard orthopedic surgery? What options for carpal or tarsal salvage are available and when should they be performed? 

Participants will develop their knowledge, practical skills and clinical decision-making about how and when to perform an arthrodesis in this practical one-day course. The course will consist of lectures and clinical cases, followed by practical surgical exercises using cadavers. This course covers investigations and treatment into carpal and tarsal injuries and the decision-making process of which arthrodesis techniques are indicated.  

Speaker: Ciaran Jones MVB MS DECVS European Diplomate Small Animal Surgery, DACVS-SA American Diplomate Small Animal Surgery

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Arthrodesis: When it is warranted and how to carry it out?


Duration:1 day


Level:9.5


  • 1 day
  • Fri 10 Oct 2025 | 09:00 - 17:00

Key Areas 

  • Principles of arthrodesis – how and when 
  • Bone grafts 
  • Carpal arthrodesis – technique 
  • Post-operative management and complications 
  • Practical session – pancarpal arthrodesis and partial tarsal (calcaneo-quartal) arthrodesis 

Why do this course?  
You will increase your orthopaedic skills and learn important salvage techniques for those patients where arthrodesis is the only option to maintain their quality of life.