24/07/2026
Motsumi Surgical Congress – End of October 2026
We're excited to announce our upcoming Motsumi Surgical Congress, taking place at African Hills, Magaliesburg, in collaboration with Fusion Implants(UK).
Whether you're an experienced specialist, a resident, or a general practitioner looking to advance your surgical skills, we'd love to welcome you. Our goal is to bring the veterinary surgical community together to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues from across Southern Africa.
We're privileged to have three internationally recognised speakers joining us from the UK:
Ben Walton
RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) and Clinical Research & Development Director at Fusion Implants.
Ben has a special interest in veterinary orthopaedics, humeral intracondylar fissures and fractures, and implant development.
Jeremy Rose
European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Head of Neurology & Neurosurgery at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists.
Jeremy's primary interests are spinal surgery and vertebral fixation.
Colin Driver
European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and an experienced veterinary neurosurgeon.
Colin's interests include spinal surgery, minimally invasive spinal fixation, and instrumented vertebral fusion.
Courses Available
🦴 Instrumented Spinal (Friday & Saturday)
Designed primarily for specialists and final-year residents.
Topics include:
* Distraction-stabilisation techniques
* Vertebral fixation
* Patient-specific guides for vertebral malformations
Includes a practical cadaver wet lab.
🦴 TPLO (Friday)
Suitable for veterinarians wishing to refine and enhance their TPLO technique.
Includes a practical cadaver wet lab.
🦴 Advanced Humeral Condylar (Saturday)
Designed for residents and experienced general practitioners who want to further develop their fracture management skills.
Topics include:
* The pathophysiology of humeral intracondylar fissures and fractures
* Surgical planning
* Practical techniques for managing these challenging cases
Includes a practical cadaver wet lab.
All Courses Include
* Accommodation
* Meals and refreshments
* Practical cadaver wet labs
📍 Venue: African Hills, Magaliesburg
https://www.africanhillslodge.co.za/
With only 10 places available per course, delegates will benefit from extensive interaction with the faculty during both the lectures and the practical wet labs.
For more information or to reserve your place, please contact:
Dr Klaas-Jan van de Wetering
📧 [email protected]
Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort