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Therapeutic Decision Making – Surgery or Conservative Therapy? Which Surgical Technique?
Species

Small Animal

Contact Hours

2.5 Hours - RACE Approval Pending

Language

English

Discipline

Orthopaedics

Surgery

Growth Partners

Europe

Veterinary Partners

Global
North America
Europe
Middle East & Africa
Asia-Pacific

Recorded: 10th December, 2025

Part of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury – The definitive and Comprehensive Online Resource covering CCL Rupture from ‘A’ like Aetiopathogenesis to ‘Z’ like Zero-Degree Arthroscope… Online Lecture Series

CONTENT DESCRIPTION

After diagnosing cranial cruciate ligament rupture, it is time to recommend either conservative or surgical treatment to the owner. The next step is to advise on which surgical technique is indicated for the patient. The module will provide evidence-based treatment recommendations for different clinical presentations of cranial cruciate ligament rupture. The two speakers will share their opinion and experience on how to choose the best treatment for cranial cruciate ligament rupture.

Dr. Stanley Kim is an Australian-trained veterinary surgeon and a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal). He holds ACVS Founding Fellow distinctions in both Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopaedics) and Joint Replacement Surgery—recognitions awarded to specialists with advanced expertise and leadership in their fields.  Dr. Kim earned his Bachelor of Veterinary Science with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney before completing an internship at the Ontario Veterinary College and a surgical residency at the University of Florida. He went on to complete a Master of Science at the University of Florida, where he later built a distinguished academic career.

From 2010 to 2025, Dr. Kim served on the faculty of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, progressing from Clinical Lecturer to Assistant, Associate, and ultimately Full Professor of Small Animal Surgery. During his tenure, he contributed extensively to orthopaedic surgical innovation, resident training, and clinical excellence.  In 2025, Dr. Kim founded the Animal Orthopaedic Clinic of Florida in Gainesville, where he now serves as Founder and Head Clinician. His clinical interests include minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures, arthroscopy, and joint replacement surgery, with a focus on improving long-term outcomes for companion animals.  Dr. Kim is a permanent U.S. resident and an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, the Veterinary Orthopaedic Society, the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians, and multiple international veterinary regulatory bodies.

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Antonio Pozzi is the Director of the Clinic of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Zurich. After graduating at the University of Milan in 1997, he completed an internship and residency at the Ohio State University and became a Diplomate ACVS in 2006. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2013. From 2007 to 2014 he worked at the University of Florida where he was appointed Associate Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine and adjunct Professor at College of Medicine and College of Engineering. In 2014 he was appointed Professor and Director of the Clinic of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Zurich, where he leads a team focusing on neurosurgery, orthopedics, sport medicine and oncologic surgery. In 2018 he was appointed Head of the department of Small Animal Science. Dr. Pozzi collaborates with engineers and medical doctors with the goal of finding better treatment solutions for dogs and for human patients. His clinical and research focus areas include minimally invasive joint surgery, joint replacement and canine sports medicine. His most recent research includes stifle stability and shoulder musculotendinous injuries.

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