Information Package / Course Catalogue
Extremite Amputations in Dogs
Course Code: VCR550
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to teach indications of extremity amputation and surgical techniques.

Course Content

The course content includes indications of extremity amputation, preoperative precautions, operative approach, technique and postoperative care.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ali BELGE
Learning Outcomes
1.1. Student can determine the indications for amputation.
2.2. Student knows the anatomy and operative approach.
3.3. Student can perform amputation.
4.To learn knowledge and propose suggestions on the area.
5.To find out and use resources about the profession in the area.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Aslanbey D. (2000). Veteriner Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji. Malatya: Medipress. 2. Piermattei, D.L. (1993). An Atlas of Surgical Approach to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat, 3rd ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders 3. Slatter D, 2003,Textbook of Small Animal Surgery 3th edition Volume 2 Elsevier Science, pp: 2019-2027, Philadelphia
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of amputation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Front limb anatomy of dogs
Week 3 - Theoretical
Hind limb anatomy of dogs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Anatomy of the caudal region of dogs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Indications for amputation-1
Week 6 - Theoretical
Indications for amputation-2
Week 7 - Theoretical
Front limb amputation techniques (amputation from 1/3 proximal humerus)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm exam, Front limb amputation techniques (scapula amputation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hind limb amputation techniques-1
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hind limb amputation techniques-2
Week 11 - Theoretical
Postoperative care-1
Week 12 - Theoretical
Postoperative care-2
Week 13 - Theoretical
Case study and discussion-1
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case study and discussion-2
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Seminar24110
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
1
4
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026