MOVE Master Class: The Little Hip that Could. Optimizing FHO Recovery

This course provides veterinary professionals with a practical, multidisciplinary approach to optimizing recovery after femoral head ostectomy (FHO). Participants will examine the procedure’s indications, functional biomechanics, pain mechanisms, perioperative priorities, rehabilitation strategies, nursing considerations, and client communication needs. Through structured instruction, discussion, and case-based application, the course emphasizes early recognition of recovery barriers, multimodal pain management, progressive restoration of weight bearing and hip extension, and individualized care planning for both acute and chronic presentations. Learners will leave with an integrated framework for supporting safer recovery, improving function, and setting realistic long-term expectations for patients and clients.