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.
The pre-congress full day Courses so far confirmed for 2026 are:
Beyond sterility: practical strategies to prevent surgical site infections
The Ortholine: Implant solutions from Complex fractures to MPL sponsored by
Feline Pelvic Trauma sponsored by
Humeral Condyle Course. Application of Fusion LEAP & HIRS sponsored by
Patella 360° - Advanced Course: from complex malalignment to trochlear replacement sponsored by
Multi-ligaments injuries of the stifle: reconstruction using Novalig® synthetic ligaments in cats & small dogs sponsored by
CCWO - CORA-Based Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy sponsored by
SPINAL COURSE with the LeiPED Pedicle Screw System and LeiCAGE Intervertebral Cages sponsored by
The Surg’X Interlocking Nail: an anatomic angle stable interlocking nail for the treatment of long bones fracture in small animals sponsored by
Treatment Options for Excessive TPA sponsored by
Among the key topics covered in the 2026 WVOC edition:
Main Topics
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Patella |
Cruciate disease |
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Joint Replacement |
Elbow Dysplasia |
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Arthroscopy Techniques/Tips/Fracture repair |
Limb deformity |
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Feline bone and joint disease |
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (incl. Gait Analysis, Biomechanics..) |
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Osteoarthritis/Resurfacing |
Regenerative Medicine |
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Traumatology |
Bone healing |
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Infection management |
Spinal Surgery |
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Musculoskeletal Imaging |
Oro- Facial Trauma |
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Extremities |
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Others
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Artificial intelligence/Augmented Reality/Robotic Surgery |
Surgical audit/Surgical safety |
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Surgical learning curves/Surgical Training |
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