Exclusive Course | In-person in India
Avian
Orthopedic Surgery
No more amputations! Learn an exclusive methodology to provide rehabilitation to fractured birds and restore to your patients the ability to walk and fly again
WHERE
India - Allapuzha
Sara's Bird & Exotic Animal Hospital
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WHEN
March 9th and 10th
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FEE
LOT 2: $620
LOT 3: $680
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REGISTRATION OPEN
Limited spot available
Stand out as a reference in avian orthopedics. Register now!
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Secure the SECOND LOT with a special discount and open doors to unique professional opportunities.
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LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
"I really liked that it was hands-on, and that each person had their own material to work on individually but also support each other and the teacher."
Samantha Alanis
JMexico - Class 2023
The course exceeded my expectations, providing in-depth insights into avian medicine. Dr. Lisboa's expertise and teaching style made complex topics accessible.
Mohammad Alzubi
JJordan - Class 2020
"From anesthesia and monitoring to the types of fractures with the details of inserting an intramedullary pin with external fixator and using bandages. It was incredible!"
Mariléia Fátima Matiazzo
JBrasil - Class 2019
"The best course on avian orthopedics available!"
Tamayo Mvz
JMexico - Class 2023
"I have learned from theory to advanced orthopedic techniques, which will certainly enhance the quality of my work. I recommend that all veterinarians take this course."
Diego Bradão Barroso
JBrasil - Class 2019
Farewell to generic approaches and unnecessary amputations!
It is undeniable that avian orthopedics is a seldom addressed challenge. Existing literature lacks consistent teachings, and the shortage of specialists in this field creates insecurity for professionals handling bird fracture cases. Imagine the frustration of encountering an injured bird without knowing how to perform a quality procedure or resorting to amputations due to a lack of skill in avian orthopedics. But, this doesn't have to be your reality anymore...
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Discover the solution!
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With the innovative course "Avian Orthopedic Surgery," developed by experienced Dr. Octavio Lisboa, you'll gain access to groundbreaking techniques, minimally invasive and specifically tailored for birds. Bid farewell to generic approaches and unnecessary amputations. Learn an exclusive methodology to perform surgeries on small birds weighing 20g up to large species, effectively and respecting the anatomy and well-being of the animals.
What you will learn and how it will transform your practice:
When you enroll in the course, you will be qualified with proven effective orthopedic techniques through 100% practical lessons. Picture yourself capable of saving fractured birds, preventing bone deformities, and providing a security rehabilitation for your patients, allowing them to walk and fly again. The course stands out for being unprecedented and practical, offering a unique opportunity to practice all orthopedic techniques exclusively developed for birds:
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🎯Unprecedented osteosynthesis techniques in all the bones of the leg and wings: Metacarpus, radius, ulna, humerus, femur, tibiotarsus and matatarsus
🎯Anesthesia and pain control in orthopedic patients
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🎯Supportive procedures for traumatized bird, bonesspliting and bandaging
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In addition to developing high-quality orthopedic procedures, you will excel in a market lacking specialists in the field. Attract new clients, unlock doors to unique professional opportunities, and become one of the few veterinarians qualified to perform orthopedic procedures on birds.
Stand out as a reference in avian orthopedics! Enroll now in the Avian Orthopedic Surgery course and propel your career to new heights!
See some cases of Dr. Octavio
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Orthopedic surgery for a bird - Avian Medicine - Dr Octavio Lisboa - UAE
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Orthopedic surgery for a falcon - Avian Medicine - Dr Octavio Lisboa - UAE
Orthopedic surgery for a falcon - Avian Medicine - Dr Octavio Lisboa - UAE
Orthopedic surgery for a falcon - Avian Medicine - Dr Octavio Lisboa - UAE
Orthopedic surgery for a bird - Avian Medicine - Dr Octavio Lisboa - UAE
Orthopedic surgery for a bird - Avian Medicine - Dr Octavio Lisboa - UAE
Program Content
Exclusive course for veterinarians and veterinary medicine students
First Day – Morning
(Theoretical Class)
Anesthesia, sedation, and pain control in birds: learning to perform analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia procedures for orthopedic surgical interventions
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• Pain control for traumatized patients
• Support therapy protocols
• How to prepare a traumatized bird for anesthesia
• Sedation
• Local anesthesia
• Chemical restraint
• Inhalation anesthesia.
• Tracheal intubation
• Airsac intubation.
• Anesthesia protocols for high-risk surgical patients
Second Day – Morning
(100% Practical Class)
• Body positioning techniques for surgeries in small-sized patients
• Surgical approach and access to fractures
• Exposed fractures: assessment and patient preparation for surgery
• Comminuted fractures
• Normograde application of orthopedic pins: simple and effective techniques for surgical correction of bird fractures
• Construction of external fixators for hind and forelimbs in birds: part 01
• Construction of acrylic bars for stabilizing external fixators in birds
​First Day – Afternoon
(Theoretical and Practical Class)
Traumatology, dislocations, and fractures in birds.
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• Receiving a traumatized patient: initial steps
• Supportive therapies during pre and post-surgery
• How to X-ray a patient with suspected fractures?
• Dislocations: reduction and supportive therapies
• Infectious arthritis: pathogenesis and treatment
• Arthrodesis
• Osteomyelitis: pathogenesis and treatment
• Major fractures in birds
• Closed reduction of simple fractures
• Splints and bandages
• Exposed fractures: assessment and patient preparation for surgery
• Comminuted fractures
Second Day – Afternoon
(100% Practical Class)
• Construction of external fixators for hind and forelimbs in birds: part 02
• Amputations (forelimbs and hind limbs in passerine and non-passerine patients)
• Thermography
• Laser therapy
• Bumblefoot: why should we not focus only on the lesion?
About us
The Avian Medicine Courses is an online and in-class course platform, created and guided by veterinarian Dr. Octavio Lisboa. Our goal is to transmit the knowledge acquired by Dr. Octavio during his more than 17 years of exclusive experience in bird care, through educational and informative courses, with high image and content quality.​
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The mission of the Avian Medicine Courses is to disseminate knowledge and create skills in veterinarians, veterinary medicine students, and bird owners to make them capable of offering a superior quality of life to our feathered companions and transform them into agents of bird preservation.
"I learned a lot, and I appreciate the patience extended to the participants in the course."
Sasha Ramirez
JMexico - Class 2023
"Excellent teacher and the practice is very dynamic."
Miryan Nogueira
JMexico - Class 2023
Dr. Lisboa's expertise and teaching style made complex topics accessible. The hands-on approach and practical sessions were invaluable.
Mohammad Alzubi
JJordan - Class 2020
"Excellent person Doc Octavio, admirable for his way of sharing and his experience."
Bernardo Guillermo Espínola JMexico - Class 2023
"I recommend the course 1000%."
Miriam Judith Aguilar Ortega JMexico - Class 2023