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  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 04/05/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)

    April 5 - 6, 2025 | Park City, UT | Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS-SA

    This is an advanced level course designed for practitioners that have completed the “Principles of Fracture Repair” course (or equivalent) and have experience with fracture repair. The course is one of three advanced courses designed to train veterinarians to reach a high level of expertise in veterinary orthopedics. These techniques are difficult and quite demanding. They require a firm understanding of orthopedic principles, tissue handling, use of power equipment, locking plate technique, and use of bone clamps and other orthopedic instrumentation.  

    Fractures of the pelvis are common in dogs and cats. Pelvic fractures are also commonly accompanied by sacroiliac luxation or hip dislocation. This course will discuss decision-making, surgical approach, reduction techniques and surgical repair of fractures of the ilium and acetabulum as well as repair of sacroiliac luxation and hip dislocation.

    This course is designed to take the general practitioner to a higher level in pelvic injury repair. We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing challenging pelvic fractures, sacroiliac luxation and hip dislocation. New implant designs have made fracture repair much simpler and more affordable. In addition, postoperative management of patients has also been simplified and complications are rate if the principles of fracture repair are followed.

    This course will familiarize participants with repair techniques through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures and luxation on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the ilium and acetabulum.
    2. Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize a sacroiliac luxation.
    3. Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize a coxofemoral dislocation.
    4. Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize fractures of the ilium and acetabulum

    Day 1

    8:00amWelcome & Introductions
    8:05amPelvic Fractures Decision Making
    8:30amIlial Fractures
    9:00amLaboratory 1: Direct and Indirect Reduction of Ilial Fracture (Plastic Bone Model & Cadaver) – Bone Plate
    12:00pmLunch
    12:45pmAcetabular Fractures
    1:15pmLaboratory 2: Direct Reduction of Acetabular Fracture (Plastic Bone Model & Cadaver) – Bone plate
    4:30pmConclusion of Day 1

    Day 2

    8:00amReview of Day 1 Radiographs
    9:00amHip Dislocation
    9:30amLaboratory 1: Hip Dislocation Repair (Plastic Bone and Cadaver) – Toggle Rod and Iliofemoral Suture
    11:30amLaboratory 2: Ehmer Sling
    12:00pmLunch
    12:45pmSacroiliac Luxation
    1:15pmLaboratory 3: Sacroiliac Luxation Repair (Cadaver) – Lag screw and HCS
    3:15pmLaboratory 4: Sacroiliac Luxation Repair (Cadaver) – Transilial Plate
    4:30pmConclusion of Course

    Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS

    Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon

    H-Town Veterinary Specialists

    Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota, Dr. Avendano's  blend of surgical expertise, compassion, and love for animals makes him a valuable addition to the veterinary community.

    After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology, Society, and Environment from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Avendano pursued his veterinary education at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. His dedication to surgical excellence led him to complete a rotating internship at Mississippi State University followed by a surgical internship at VCA Hollywood in Florida. Dr. Avendano then undertook his surgical residency at Veterinary Surgical Centers in northern Virginia, culminating in his board certification in 2024.

    While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.

    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes

  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04/24/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    April 24 - 25, 2025 | Park City, UT

    This course is intended for veterinary professionals who have completed an introductory TPLO course and are ready to take on more specialized, advanced cases.

    Now that you're comfortable with TPLO surgery for routine CrCL injuries, are you ready to tackle more challenging patients? This two-day advanced course is designed for veterinary professionals looking to expand their expertise in treating complex joint conditions using TPLO techniques. The course will focus on CrCL repair in toy breed dogs and cats, as well as in dogs with concomitant patellar luxation, providing a deeper understanding of the anatomical challenges and surgical considerations unique to these patients.

    Key topics include the addition of isometric extracapsular sutures to stabilize the stifle following TPLO surgery, addressing excessive internal rotation post-surgery, and treating dogs with hyper-lax stifles. Additionally, the course will cover advanced techniques such as TPLO combined with Tibial Tuberosity Transposition (TTT) for managing low-grade medial patellar luxation (MPL), and Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO) for high-grade MPL.

    By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to confidently approach complex TPLO surgeries and modifications, ensuring excellent functional outcomes for smaller patients and those with challenging joint conditions.

    Course Objectives

    • Learn how to approach TPLO surgery in toy breeds and cats, addressing unique anatomical considerations.
    • Gain proficiency in using the vPOP Planning App for pre-surgical planning specific to toy breed TPLO cases.
    • Learn how to modify the TPLO procedure in patients with concomitant patellar luxation.
    • Master TPLO combined with Isometric Extracapsular Sutures to control internal rotation for improved surgical outcomes.
    • Understand and utilize the OrthoSta system for enhanced surgical precision.
    • Perform TPLO combined with Tibial Tuberosity Transposition (TTT) for managing low-grade MPL, and Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO) for high-grade MPL.
    • Develop a deeper understanding of advanced surgical modifications to improve outcomes in patients with joint deformities.

    Day 1

    8:00amWelcome & Introductions
    8:05amTPLO in Toy Breeds & Cats
    8:35amvPOP – Planning App
    9:00amLaboratory 1: Computer Planning of Toy Breed TPLO
    9:30amLaboratory 2: Toy Breed TPLO (plastic bone and cadaver)
    12:00pmLunch
    12:30pmTPLO with Isometric Extracap Suture to Control Internal Rotation
    1:00pmOverview of the OrthoSta System
    1:30pm Laboratory 3: TPLO and Isometric Extracapsular (plastic bone & cadaver)
    4:30pmConclusion of Day 1

    Day 2

    8:00amReview of Day 1 Radiographs
    9:00amTPLO with low Grade MPL (TPLO-M, TTT)
    9:30amLaboratory 1: TPLO-M (plastic bone & cadaver)
    11:00amLaboratory 2: TPLO with TTT (plastic bone & cadaver)
    12:00pmLunch
    12:30pmTPLO with high grade MPL (DFO)
    1:00pmLaboratory 3: TPLO with Distal Femoral Osteotomy (plastic bone & cadaver)
    4:00pmDiscussion
    4:30pmConclusion of Course

    Caleb Hudson

    DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery)

    Dr. Hudson grew up in southern Missouri on a small farm and developed a strong interest in caring for animals through the practical application of science.  While in veterinary school at the University of Missouri he gained a fascination with veterinary surgery and after graduation in 2007 moved to Gainesville, Florida to complete a rotating internship followed by a small animal surgery residency at the University of Florida.  Post residency, he stayed on Faculty at the University of Florida until 2013 when he moved to Texas to work in private practice.  The surgery residency and subsequent years in practice have stoked Dr. Hudson’s early fascination with surgery into what has become a lifelong passion to excel in the field of orthopedic surgery.  Dr. Hudson strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for his surgical patients but is also passionate about clinical research, which leads to the development of new surgical techniques and devotes a large portion of his time to teaching other veterinarians to do surgery more effectively.  He travels, both in the United States and around the world, to speak about orthopedic surgical techniques.  In recognition of his surgical, research and teaching accomplishments, Dr. Hudson was awarded Founding Fellow status in Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2021.

    Stephen Jones

    MVB, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS

    Bark City Veterinary Specialists


    Dr. Jones is an Irish national, hailing from Co. Monaghan in the east of Ireland. He attended veterinary school at University College Dublin, where he graduated with honors in 2009. Following graduation, he moved to Hollywood in South Florida to complete a rotating and a specialty surgery internship, at the Hollywood Animal Hospital. From there, Dr. Jones moved to Gainesville, Florida where he completed a combined residency in small animal surgery and a Master’s of Science program at the University of Florida. After completion of his residency in 2015, Dr. Jones moved to Columbus, Ohio where he became a member of the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Orthopedics at The Ohio State University. Dr. Jones is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS). 


    To date, Dr. Jones has written and published over 20 scientific papers, over 30 scientific abstracts and has also authored several book chapters. Dr. Jones continues to question standard veterinary practices and conventions, and has a number of ongoing and planned clinical research projects that he intends to publish and present at international conferences into the future. As part of his commitment to improve the quality of orthopedic care for his patients, Dr. Jones is an active member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the AO ( German for “Association for the Study of Internal Fixation”). He continues to help his patients through the design and development of new surgical implants & instrumentation, and through the development (and publication) of new and innovative surgical techniques.


    Dr. Jones has a passion for teaching and is frequently asked to lecture locally, nationally, and internationally. He has given over 300 continuing education lectures and has taught over 100 laboratories. 


    Dr. Jones’ special clinical interests include the management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture, arthroscopy, minimally invasive fracture repair, medical and surgical treatment of joint disease, and surgical management of angular limb deformities. Outside of work, Dr. Jones loves spending time with his wife Ashley and their two dogs (Finnegan and Patrick). He also loves to golf, when the weather permits!

    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes
  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04/26/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    April 26 - 27, 2025 | Park City, UT

    This course requires participants to have completed the Advanced TPLO 1 course.

    Now that you have are comfortable with TPLO to treat routine CrCL injuries in dogs, are you ready to tackle the most difficult patients? This course will address CrCL repair using TPLO in dogs that have excessively steep tibial plateau angles, concomitant limb deformities and revision strategies for dogs with a failed TPLO. Treating special conditions such as these require accurate planning and modifications of the traditional TPLO technique. If performed by a properly trained surgeon, clinical function can be excellent following treatment of these conditions.

    Learning Objectives

    • Learn how to perform a TPLO in dogs with an excessive tibial plateau angle.
    • Learn how to perform a modified (neutral) cranial closing wedge osteotomy
    • Learn how to perform a TPLO in a dog with a tibial deformity.
    • Learn how to revise a TPLO complicated by a postoperative tibial fracture.

    Day 1

    8:00amWelcome & Introductions
    8:05amExcessive TPA and TPLO
    8:35amvPOP – Planning App
    9:00amLaboratory 1: Computer Planning of TPLO with excessive TPA
    9:30amLaboratory 2: TPLO Combined with CCW (plastic bone and cadaver)
    12:00pmLunch
    12:30pmModified (Neutral) CCW Osteotomy
    1:30pmLaboratory 3: Neutral CCW Osteotomy (plastic bone & cadaver)
    4:30pmConclusion of Day 1


    Day 2

    8:00amReview of Day 1 Radiographs
    9:00amTPLO with Tibial Deformitie
    9:30amLaboratory 1: Tibial Deformity computer planning
    10:00amLaboratory 2: TPLO with Varus/Valgus Tibial Deformity (plastic bone & cadaver)
    12:00pmLunch
    12:30pmProcedural Modifications to Address the Difficult TPLO Rotation
    12:45pmTPLO Revision Surgery
    1:15pmFibular Osteotomy – Cadaver Demonstration
    1:45pmLaboratory 3: TPLO Fracture Revision (cadaver) and Fibular Osteotomy
    4:00pmDiscussion
    4:30pmConclusion of Course

    Caleb Hudson

    DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery)

    Dr. Hudson grew up in southern Missouri on a small farm and developed a strong interest in caring for animals through the practical application of science.  While in veterinary school at the University of Missouri he gained a fascination with veterinary surgery and after graduation in 2007 moved to Gainesville, Florida to complete a rotating internship followed by a small animal surgery residency at the University of Florida.  Post residency, he stayed on Faculty at the University of Florida until 2013 when he moved to Texas to work in private practice.  The surgery residency and subsequent years in practice have stoked Dr. Hudson’s early fascination with surgery into what has become a lifelong passion to excel in the field of orthopedic surgery.  Dr. Hudson strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for his surgical patients but is also passionate about clinical research, which leads to the development of new surgical techniques and devotes a large portion of his time to teaching other veterinarians to do surgery more effectively.  He travels, both in the United States and around the world, to speak about orthopedic surgical techniques.  In recognition of his surgical, research and teaching accomplishments, Dr. Hudson was awarded Founding Fellow status in Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2021.

    Stephen Jones

    MVB, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS

    Bark City Veterinary Specialists


    Dr. Jones is an Irish national, hailing from Co. Monaghan in the east of Ireland. He attended veterinary school at University College Dublin, where he graduated with honors in 2009. Following graduation, he moved to Hollywood in South Florida to complete a rotating and a specialty surgery internship, at the Hollywood Animal Hospital. From there, Dr. Jones moved to Gainesville, Florida where he completed a combined residency in small animal surgery and a Master’s of Science program at the University of Florida. After completion of his residency in 2015, Dr. Jones moved to Columbus, Ohio where he became a member of the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Orthopedics at The Ohio State University. Dr. Jones is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS). 


    To date, Dr. Jones has written and published over 20 scientific papers, over 30 scientific abstracts and has also authored several book chapters. Dr. Jones continues to question standard veterinary practices and conventions, and has a number of ongoing and planned clinical research projects that he intends to publish and present at international conferences into the future. As part of his commitment to improve the quality of orthopedic care for his patients, Dr. Jones is an active member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the AO ( German for “Association for the Study of Internal Fixation”). He continues to help his patients through the design and development of new surgical implants & instrumentation, and through the development (and publication) of new and innovative surgical techniques.


    Dr. Jones has a passion for teaching and is frequently asked to lecture locally, nationally, and internationally. He has given over 300 continuing education lectures and has taught over 100 laboratories. 


    Dr. Jones’ special clinical interests include the management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture, arthroscopy, minimally invasive fracture repair, medical and surgical treatment of joint disease, and surgical management of angular limb deformities. Outside of work, Dr. Jones loves spending time with his wife Ashley and their two dogs (Finnegan and Patrick). He also loves to golf, when the weather permits!

    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes
  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/03/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    May 3 - 4, 2025 | Park City, UT |Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS

    Summary

    Do you have difficulty approaching or reducing long bone fractures? Are you interested in learning simple techniques designed for the general practitioner to repair the most common fractures in dogs and cats? This laboratory is the one for you! We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures of long bones. New implant designs have made fracture repair much simpler and more affordable. In addition, postoperative management of patients has also been simplified and complications are rare if the principles of fracture repair are followed. 

    This course will familiarize participants with fracture repair techniques through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique. 

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand the principles of bone healing and the differences between secondary and primary bone healing.  
    • Review fracture classification and choice of fixation. 
    • Discuss the concept of direct versus indirect fracture reduction and decision making on approach. 
    • Appreciate the biomechanics and decision making for intramedullary pins, cerclage wire, bone screws, bone plates and methods of bone plating (compression, neutralization, and bridging). 

    Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS

    Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon

    H-Town Veterinary Specialists

    Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota, Dr. Avendano's  blend of surgical expertise, compassion, and love for animals makes him a valuable addition to the veterinary community.

    After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology, Society, and Environment from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Avendano pursued his veterinary education at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. His dedication to surgical excellence led him to complete a rotating internship at Mississippi State University followed by a surgical internship at VCA Hollywood in Florida. Dr. Avendano then undertook his surgical residency at Veterinary Surgical Centers in northern Virginia, culminating in his board certification in 2024.

    While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.

    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes
  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/10/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    May 10 - 11, 2025 Park City, Utah | Don Hulse, DVM, DACVS

    Summary

    CORA Based Leveling Osteotomy (CBLO) is a procedure where the tibial plateau angle is modified by centering the saw blade at the location of the CORA (center of rotation of angulation). In doing so there is no secondary translation, i.e., the proximal anatomic axis and distal anatomic axis are aligned. The osteotomy is stabilized with an implant specially designed locking plate and counter-sink compression screw. The course will detail surgical planning, surgical technique, post-operative management, complications, and long-term outcome. In this course participants will familiarize themselves with the CBLO procedure through lecture, clinical case presentations, radiographic pre-operative planning, and by performing the procedures on saw bone models and cadavers. Course participants will learn basic techniques in addition to techniques including management of Juvenile CCL injury with CBLO, small breed CBLO application (small plastic bone), and CBLO with concurrent patella luxation correction

    Learning Objectives

    • At the end of the course, each participant will be able to identify the position of the normal proximal CORA in the canine tibia on a lateral radiographic view. 
    • At the end of the course, each participant will be able to identify modalities to facilitate diagnosis of the CrCL deficient stifle. 
    • At the end of the course, each participant will be able to describe the surgical anatomy and approach to the stifle. 
    • At the end of the course, each participant will be able to describe procedures to examine the menisci and identify tears in the medial or lateral meniscus. 
    • At the end of the course, each participant will be able to describe the CORA based osteotomy as a procedure to treat ACL injury in the dog. 

    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes
  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/17/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    May 17 - 18, 2025

    More information for this course will be available shortly. Save this item to your cart and check back at a later time to learn more about the content of this hands-on CE program.

    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes
  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/31/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    May 31 - June 1, 2025 | Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow (MIS)

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    Brian Beale

    DVM, DACVS, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery)

    H-Town Veterinary Specialists

    Dr. Beale knew he was going to be a vet since he was 9 years old. His original inspiration came from his Grandparents. Growing up he often spent his weekends at their home, covered in drool from playing with their English Mastiffs and Saint Bernards. In a recent article (American Humane), Dr. Beale wrote that his grandparents taught him the importance of the human-animal bond and the responsibility we have to give our pets the best care possible. 

    Dr. Beale’s passion is education. He has spent a large portion of his career teaching in hands-on surgery labs and speaking at large conferences. Dr. Beale co-authored Small Animal Arthroscopy, an industry defining textbook on orthopedics. He has written many other published articles and book chapters on specialized care. 

    Dr. Beale received his DVM & completed his residency at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After his board certification he joined Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 1992 and practiced there until 2019. In 2020, Dr. Beale founded Beale's Best and Bark City Veterinary Specialists.

    Dr. Beale loves being a vet because he feels like he doesn’t have to work a day in his life. He enjoys spending his free time with his 3 kids, Isabel, Danielle, and Jared, and his wife, Mary. 

    Dr. Beale loves the Houston Zoo and has worked with their expert team of veterinarians on many occasions. Lions, sea turtles, monkeys, sloths, and kangaroos are only a few of the animals Dr. Beale has worked with. 

    Dr. Beale costarred on NetGeoWILD’s hit series, Animal ER, and he even hosted his own radio show, Your Pet’s Health, which aired on Houston KTRH 740.

    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes
  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/06/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    June 6-7, 2025 | Park City, UT

    Summary

    Are you ready to move on to the next level in cranial cruciate ligament repair? 

    TPLO's are a great way to give your patients with CrCL tears an optimal opportunity for a positive outcome, as well as developing a tremendous profit center for your practice. More than 600 general practitioners have learned TPLO from our team of surgeons. Our expert instructors will teach the concepts of TPLO in a small-group setting to maximize individual time with participants. 

    This interactive, hands-on course includes lectures and practical, hands-on practice that will teach the theory and method of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO). Participants will perform TPLO's on plastic bones and cadavers using state-of-the-art equipment and implants. Course participants will use locking plate technology to simplify, increase precision, and reduce complications of the procedure. Participants should have a basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical approach of the stifle and principles of bone plate application. Post-Operative radiographs will be taken to assess the participant's repair technique. Post-Operative management will also be discussed. 

    Learning Objectives

    • Know the indications and rationale for TPLO 
    • Understand the principles of TPLO surgery 
    • Learn how to correctly plan for a TPLO for different breeds of dogs and cats 
    • Learn surgical techniques and tips to execute a successful TPLO 
    • Gain a better understanding of the requirements and "best practices" for post-operative TPLO care 
  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/14/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    June 14 - 15, 2025 | Park City, UT

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    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes
  • Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 06/21/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)

    June 21-22 | Park City, Utah

    Course Description

    Arthrodesis is a technique used to return function to limbs having severe damage to a joint. Arthrodesis is also referred to as “fusion of the joint”. The goal of arthrodesis is bone fusion across the joint to eliminate joint pain and provide joint stability. Arthrodesis may be partial or complete depending on the degree and location of the problem in the joint.  Arthrodesis is performed commonly in the carpus and tarsus and less commonly in the shoulder, elbow and stifle. This course will discuss the indications, principles and technique of partial and complete arthrodesis of the carpus, tarsus and shoulder. New implant designs have made arthrodesis much simpler and more affordable. Postoperative management and complications will also be discussed.

    Learning Objectives

    ·       Understand indications and principles of partial and complete arthrodesis

    ·       Learn how to plan an arthrodesis of the carpus, tarsus and shoulder

    ·       Learn how to harvest and apply a bone graft

    ·       Learn how to perform a partial and complete arthrodesis of the carpus

    ·       Learn how to perform a partial and complete arthrodesis of the tarsus

    ·       Learn how to perform a complete arthrodesis of the shoulder

    ·       Learn how to manage common complications seen with arthrodesis

    ·       Learn how to manage patients postoperatively after arthrodesis


    Day 1

    8:00am
    Welcome & Introductions
    8:05amIndications and principles of arthrodesis
    8:30amBone graft options and technique
    8:50amPartial and complete arthrodesis of the carpus
    9:30amBreak
    9:45amLaboratory 1 - Partial carpal arthrodesis and shoulder bone graft (bilateral cadaver)
    12:00pmLunch
    1:00pmLaboratory 2 - Pancarpal arthrodesis (bilateral cadaver)
    3:00pmBreak
    3:15pmPartial and complete arthrodesis of the tarsus
    4:00pmLaboratory 3 - Partial arthrodesis of the tarsus (bilateral cadaver)
    5:30pmConclusion of Day 1

    Day 2

    8:00amReview of Day 1 radiographs
    8:45amLaboratory 4 - Pantarsal arthrodesis and ilial bone graft (bilateral cadaver)
    11:30amComplications – types and how to manage.
    12:00pmLunch
    12:45pmArthrodesis of the shoulder
    1:30pmLaboratory 5 - Shoulder arthrodesis (bilateral cadaver)
    4:00pmPostoperative management
    4:15pmWrap up discussion
    4:30pmConclusion of Course

    Brian Beale

    DVM, DACVS, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery)

    H-Town Veterinary Specialists

    Dr. Beale knew he was going to be a vet since he was 9 years old. His original inspiration came from his Grandparents. Growing up he often spent his weekends at their home, covered in drool from playing with their English Mastiffs and Saint Bernards. In a recent article (American Humane), Dr. Beale wrote that his grandparents taught him the importance of the human-animal bond and the responsibility we have to give our pets the best care possible. 

    Dr. Beale’s passion is education. He has spent a large portion of his career teaching in hands-on surgery labs and speaking at large conferences. Dr. Beale co-authored Small Animal Arthroscopy, an industry defining textbook on orthopedics. He has written many other published articles and book chapters on specialized care. 

    Dr. Beale received his DVM & completed his residency at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After his board certification he joined Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 1992 and practiced there until 2019. In 2020, Dr. Beale founded Beale's Best and Bark City Veterinary Specialists.

    Dr. Beale loves being a vet because he feels like he doesn’t have to work a day in his life. He enjoys spending his free time with his 3 kids, Isabel, Danielle, and Jared, and his wife, Mary. 

    Dr. Beale loves the Houston Zoo and has worked with their expert team of veterinarians on many occasions. Lions, sea turtles, monkeys, sloths, and kangaroos are only a few of the animals Dr. Beale has worked with. 

    Dr. Beale costarred on NetGeoWILD’s hit series, Animal ER, and he even hosted his own radio show, Your Pet’s Health, which aired on Houston KTRH 740.

    Location: Park City, Utah

    This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included:

    • Complimentary lunch
    • All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
    • Instructor’s course notes