The Feline Orthopedic Exam and Common Orthopedic Conditions in Cats
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Michael H. Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Dr. Michael Jaffe is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery and Service Chief of Small Animal Surgery at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jaffe is a 1991 graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation from vet school, he practiced as a primary care veterinarian for 5 years in St. Joseph, MO and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He then completed a 1-year companion animal medicine and surgery internship and a 3-year small animal surgery residency at LSU where he also received his Master’s degree. Dr. Jaffe practiced for 17 years in specialty surgical practice in Bloomfield Hills, MI; Mesa, AZ; and Glendale, AZ. He entered academia as part of the founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and remained on faculty for 4 years. Dr. Jaffe became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2002, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner in 2017.
Overview:
In this online veterinary CE webinar, Dr. Jaffe reviews the challenges of performing orthopedic exams on cats. This CE will also cover several of the most common orthopedic injuries seen in our feline friends including osteoarthritis, cranial cruciate ligament injuries, patellar luxations, and traumatic injuries.
Learning Objectives:
- The clinician will develop an organized method of performing an orthopedic exam in cats
- The clinician will understand how orthopedic exam findings relate to specific diagnoses
- The clinician will employ the exam findings to further diagnostics for arriving at an accurate diagnosis
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
