Scientific Programme

Rome (I), 23-26 September, 2026

The WVOC is the major international event in Veterinary Orthopaedics, featuring five simultaneous lecture halls and over 60 world-class speakers and experts for every corner of the globe. Across five simultaneous streams, the program offers a rich and diverse scientific agenda, including State of the Art lecture, cutting-edge presentations, and clinical cases covering the latest advances in orthopaedic surgery, biomechanics, regenerative medicine, and rehabilitation.

Designed by Veterinarians for Veterinarians, researchers, and industry professionals, the congress provides an exceptional opportunity for learning, innovation, and networking.

The Scientific Committee is working on the programme. Among the key topics covered in the 2026 WVOC edition:

Main Topics

Patella

Cruciate disease

Joint Replacement

Elbow Dysplasia

Arthroscopy Techniques/Tips/Fracture repair

Limb deformity

Feline bone and joint disease

Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (incl. Gait Analysis, Biomechanics..)

Osteoarthritis/Resurfacing

Regenerative Medicine

Traumatology

Bone healing

Infection management

Spinal Surgery

Musculoskeletal Imaging

Oro- Facial Trauma

Extremities

 

Others

Artificial intelligence/Augmented Reality/Robotic Surgery

Surgical audit/Surgical safety

Surgical learning curves/Surgical Training

 

ESVOT European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology