TTA Workshop Objective Statement:

From this interactive, practical workshop, the veterinarian will learn about cranial cruciate disease, participate in class discussion regarding theory, equipment and procedure, and get hands-on dry lab experience with the appropriate surgical tools, explanation of drill implants and best practices. You will also discuss the importance of post TTA rehabilitaion and successful methods.

Register for this learning opportunity TODAY! Download the registration form and fax to scil at 847-223-3374.

TTA ROI: The Practice Revenue Generator

For those veterinarians that frequently see rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in their practice, the TTA presents a huge potential to generate revenue. In 2003, over $1.3 billion was spent in U.S. veterinary clinics on the conservative and surgical treatment of the condition in small animals. Most of those surgeries were performed in the general practice setting.

Initial charges for a procedure of this magnitude run around $2,500 in most practices in the USA. Additional revenue is easily generated through rehabilitative care, to include use of neutriceuticals and laser therapy, as well as appropriate follow up assessments. Cruciate disease in the dog should be considered a "life-long" treatment process, and practitioners are encouraged to follow up on cases as part of the annual physical examination with annual radiography. As the condition often is thought to be a result of osteoarthritis, many of these patients require long-term management of arthritic pain through use of non steroidal medications or laser therapy, which results in additional generated income.

Testimonials

"The scil TTA workshop is one of the best C.E. classes I have ever attended. Dr. Mayo's practical approach made the TTA procedure easy to understand. The best part was actually performing the TTA with Dr. Mayo at my hospital. He is truly a gifted teacher and I can't believe how well the dogs walked the next day!"

- Dr. James T. Middendorf Jr., DVM
  Middendorf Animal Hospital
  Florence, KY

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