3D HIP Course: Shelf Arthroplasty of Dorsal Acetabular Rim
Unit price per
Cost: $850
Date: October 6, 2026
CE Credits: 8
Special Offer: Register for both the 3D HIP Workshop (October 6) and the Spinal Workshop (October 7) and save $100 with promo code BOTH100
The 3D HIP Titanium Implant is a first-of-its-kind patient-specific 3D-printed shelf implant for the treatment of naturally occurring and residual hip dysplasia in dogs. Developed to become the most effective but least invasive and least traumatic treatment for Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) in the market, 3D HIP offers a much safer and more feasible alternative to existing gold standard treatments Tripe/Double Pelvic Osteotomies (TPO/DPO).
Course Overview:
We are delighted to invite you to a 3D HIP Intensive Course, an event dedicated to advancing veterinary orthopedic care for young dogs with hip dysplasia.
During this comprehensive workshop, you will gain invaluable insights and hands-on dry lab experience in:
• Understanding the principles of shelf arthroplasty for treating hip dysplasia.
• Defining inclusion criteria for recommending acetabular rim extension in young dogs with hip laxity.
• Mastering the surgical anatomy and performing acetabular rim extension with personalized 3D printed titanium implants.
• Learning the imaging aspects and workflow for 3D HIP, from patient inclusion to implant fabrication and surgery.
This unique event offers an exceptional opportunity to enhance your skills, interact with leading experts, and contribute to the future of veterinary orthopedic care.
Key Benefits of 3D HIP:
Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach
- 3D HIP eliminates the need for pelvic bone cuts
- Less traumatic surgical approach
- Preserves surrounding musculature through reduced muscle dissection, with no trochanteric osteotomy required
Patient-Specific Implant Design
- Each implant is custom 3D-printed from the patient’s pre-op CT scan, ensuring a precise anatomical fit
- No implant limitations – patient-specific printing eliminates the size constraints of standard plate systems, enabling treatment for all dog and cat breeds
- Does not limit future hip surgeries, including THR
Bilateral Application
- Both hip joints can be treated simultaneously, minimizing the number of surgeries and anesthesia risk
Minor Postoperative Discomfort
- Absence of osteotomy minimizes surgical trauma
- Faster recovery time and return to function
Surgeon Instructor: Prof. Dr. Björn Meij DVM, PhD, DECVS: Björn Meij is a Dutch veterinarian, professor and European specialist (Diplomate ECVS) in small animal surgery since 1993. Today, he is head of surgery at Utrecht University, where he leads a team of specialist surgeons and is the ECVS resident coordinator. Dr. Meij is well-known for his research within orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Course Assistant: Dr. AJ Cooley (B.Sc., Ms, DVM), Cool Vet, LLP
*Attendees will have the opportunity to keep their bone models with implants
3D HIP Studies: Studies
3D HIP Video: Dorsal Acetabular Rim Extension with 3D HIP
Read White Paper presented at the ACVS Surgery Summit 2025: 
3D HIP Course: Shelf Arthroplasty of Dorsal Acetabular Rim
Unit price per
Cost: $850
Date: October 6, 2026
CE Credits: 8
Special Offer: Register for both the 3D HIP Workshop (October 6) and the Spinal Workshop (October 7) and save $100 with promo code BOTH100
The 3D HIP Titanium Implant is a first-of-its-kind patient-specific 3D-printed shelf implant for the treatment of naturally occurring and residual hip dysplasia in dogs. Developed to become the most effective but least invasive and least traumatic treatment for Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) in the market, 3D HIP offers a much safer and more feasible alternative to existing gold standard treatments Tripe/Double Pelvic Osteotomies (TPO/DPO).
Course Overview:
We are delighted to invite you to a 3D HIP Intensive Course, an event dedicated to advancing veterinary orthopedic care for young dogs with hip dysplasia.
During this comprehensive workshop, you will gain invaluable insights and hands-on dry lab experience in:
• Understanding the principles of shelf arthroplasty for treating hip dysplasia.
• Defining inclusion criteria for recommending acetabular rim extension in young dogs with hip laxity.
• Mastering the surgical anatomy and performing acetabular rim extension with personalized 3D printed titanium implants.
• Learning the imaging aspects and workflow for 3D HIP, from patient inclusion to implant fabrication and surgery.
This unique event offers an exceptional opportunity to enhance your skills, interact with leading experts, and contribute to the future of veterinary orthopedic care.
Key Benefits of 3D HIP:
Minimally Invasive Surgical Approach
- 3D HIP eliminates the need for pelvic bone cuts
- Less traumatic surgical approach
- Preserves surrounding musculature through reduced muscle dissection, with no trochanteric osteotomy required
Patient-Specific Implant Design
- Each implant is custom 3D-printed from the patient’s pre-op CT scan, ensuring a precise anatomical fit
- No implant limitations – patient-specific printing eliminates the size constraints of standard plate systems, enabling treatment for all dog and cat breeds
- Does not limit future hip surgeries, including THR
Bilateral Application
- Both hip joints can be treated simultaneously, minimizing the number of surgeries and anesthesia risk
Minor Postoperative Discomfort
- Absence of osteotomy minimizes surgical trauma
- Faster recovery time and return to function
Surgeon Instructor: Prof. Dr. Björn Meij DVM, PhD, DECVS: Björn Meij is a Dutch veterinarian, professor and European specialist (Diplomate ECVS) in small animal surgery since 1993. Today, he is head of surgery at Utrecht University, where he leads a team of specialist surgeons and is the ECVS resident coordinator. Dr. Meij is well-known for his research within orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Course Assistant: Dr. AJ Cooley (B.Sc., Ms, DVM), Cool Vet, LLP
*Attendees will have the opportunity to keep their bone models with implants
3D HIP Studies: Studies
3D HIP Video: Dorsal Acetabular Rim Extension with 3D HIP
Read White Paper presented at the ACVS Surgery Summit 2025:
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