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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/03/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)Featured Course
May 3 - 4, 2025 | Park City, UT
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).
Don Hulse
DVM, DACVS, DECVS
Dr. Hulse was led to veterinary orthopedics by his passion for mechanics and his unconditional love for animals. As a clinician, he has dedicated his surgery career to providing minimally-invasive orthopedic care at at a fair and accessible price.
Dr. Hulse has built a lasting legacy in veterinary medicine through decades of helping other veterinarians and technicians advance their careers. As a world-renowned lecturer and researcher, he is frequently invited to teach at national and international veterinary conferences. Dr. Hulse has also authored books and chapters for veterinary textbooks, including his contributions to the industry-defining textbook, Small Animal Arthroscopy. As a clinical researcher, he has focused his work on minimally invasive orthopedic procedures for fractures and joint disorders.
Dr. Hulse received his DVM from Texas A&M Veterinary School in 1970. He completed his surgical training at Kansas State University in 1973 and was board certified in 1977. In addition to working as a surgeon in private practice, Dr. Hulse has been teaching veterinary orthopedic surgery as an A&M faculty member for over 30 years.
Don enjoys spending his free time in Austin and College Station with his wife and son.
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
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CBLO Principles and Surgery (May 10-11) | CBLO Advanced (November 15-16)
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This bundle contains registration for the following courses and dates:
May 10-11, 2025 CBLO Principles & Surgery in Park City, Utah
November 15-16, 2025 Advanced CBLO in Park City, Utah
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/31/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
May 31 - June 1, 2025 | Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow (MIS)
Course Description
Joint instability commonly occurs due to ligament or tendon injury leading to pain and lameness. Ligament injury commonly occurs secondary to trauma or chronic overloading of the joint. Traumatic ligament tears can be treated by:
- Primary Repair
- Ligament Reconstruction
- Osteotomy Techniques
- Bracing Techniques
- Arthrodesis
Primary repair of ligaments is performed using appropriate suture materials and patterns. Ligament reconstruction is performed using biological grafts or prosthetic materials. Osteotomy techniques may be used to balance forces and stabilize the joint. Arthrodesis may be indicated if ligament reconstruction is unlikely to adequately stabilize the joint or cases of severe osteoarthritis.
Tendon injuries also occur secondary to acute trauma or chronic repetitive stress. Mild tendon injuries may be treated by coaptation or regenerative medicine. Coaptation includes bandages, commercial braces and custom orthotic braces. Regenerative medicine may be promote and speed healing using modalities such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), stem cells, shock wave or LASER. Tendon repair is performed using special tension-relieving suture patterns to give strength and discourage gap formation. Tendon reconstruction is also possible using biologic grafts. Severe tendon tears may also require arthrodesis to adequately support the adjacent joint.
This course will discuss diagnosis and treatment of injuries of the shoulder, carpus, tarsus, hip, stifle and common calcaneal tendon. Participants will have the opportunity to use state of the art implants to treat a variety of ligament and tendon injuries.
Learning Objectives
- Learn primary repair techniques for ligament and tendon injuries
- Learn methods of ligament reconstruction using prosthetic materials
- Learn how to use an osteotomy to shift load on a joint to treat instability
- Learn techniques of regenerative medicine to treat musculotendinous injury
- Learn techniques of immobilization to treat joint instability
Day 1
8:00 Welcome & Introductions
8:05 Collateral Ligament Injury and Repair
8:35 Concept of Balancing Osteotomy
9:00 Break
9:15 Laboratory 1 Tibiotarsal MCL Repair
10:30 Laboratory 2 Balancing Osteotomy Tarsus
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Multiple ligament Injuries of the Stifle
1:30 Laboratory 3 Repair of CCL, CdCL and MCL of Stifle
3:45 Break
4:00 Orthotic braces for joint instability
4:30 Laboratory 4 Cast mold for orthotic bracing
5:30 End of Day 1
Day 2
8:00 Tendon Injury and Repair
8:20 Regenerative medicine – Shock wave, LASER, PRP and stem cells
8:40 Biologic Grafts for ligament and tendon reconstruction
9:00 Injury to the Common Calcaneal Tendon
9:30 Break
9:45 Laboratory 6 Calcaneal Tendon Primary Repair
10:45 Laboratory 7 Calcaneotibial Plate to Stabilize Tarsus
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Laboratory 8 Calcaneal tendon allograft
2:30 Break
2:45 Biceps Tendon Injury - Diagnosis and Treatment
3:30 Laboratory 9 Biceps tendon release and reattachment
4:30 End 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
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/06/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)Featured Course
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
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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
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Bundle Principles of Arthrodesis with Advanced Arthrodesis to save on both courses!
This bundle contains registration for the following courses and dates:
June 21-22, 2025 Principles of Arthrodesis - Carpus, Tarsus and Shoulder (June 2025) in Park City, Utah
November 1-2, 2025 Advanced Arthrodesis (November 2025) in Park City, Utah
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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 8:05am Indications and principles of arthrodesis 8:30am Bone graft options and technique 8:50am Partial and complete arthrodesis of the carpus 9:30am Break 9:45am Laboratory 1 - Partial carpal arthrodesis and shoulder bone graft (bilateral cadaver) 12:00pm Lunch 1:00pm Laboratory 2 - Pancarpal arthrodesis (bilateral cadaver) 3:00pm Break 3:15pm Partial and complete arthrodesis of the tarsus 4:00pm Laboratory 3 - Partial arthrodesis of the tarsus (bilateral cadaver) 5:30pm Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
8:00am Review of Day 1 radiographs 8:45am Laboratory 4 - Pantarsal arthrodesis and ilial bone graft (bilateral cadaver) 11:30am Complications – types and how to manage. 12:00pm Lunch 12:45pm Arthrodesis of the shoulder 1:30pm Laboratory 5 - Shoulder arthrodesis (bilateral cadaver) 4:00pm Postoperative management 4:15pm Wrap up discussion 4:30pm Conclusion 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
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/28/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
June 28 - 29, 2025 | Park City, UT
Summary
Solid tumors of the skin are very common in small animals. General practitioners can add to practice profitability, as well as strengthen client and referral relationships by understanding the staging and surgical procedure every tumor needs. Instructors will teach the principles of surgical oncology and staging, as well as how to perform basic/intermediate tumor removals from an oncological standpoint. Participants will perform biopsies and practice surgical methods for removal of cutaneous tumors in different locations of the patient’s body. Additionally, closure of the defect using different techniques of skin reconstruction will be taught. Participants should have a basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical techniques prior to attending this course.
Learning Objectives
- Know how to stage each of the tumors prior to developing treatment plans
- Understand the surgical doses for tumor removal and the types of biopsies
- Learn how to correctly identify the surgical dose for each patient/tumor
- Learn surgical techniques to remove cutaneous tumors
- Learn reconstructive techniques
Judith Bertran, DVM, MS, DACVS
University of Florida
Dr Judith Bertran is an Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology at the University of Florida since 2018. She graduated in veterinary medicine from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. After obtaining her DVM, she completed a rotating small animal internship at Washington State University and a surgical internship at Fitzpatrick referrals (UK). Thereafter, she completed her residency in Small Animal Surgery at The Ohio State University, obtaining diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). After residency, she completed an ACVS Surgical Oncology Fellowship.
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
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- Veterinarian - $2,550
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 07/24/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
July 24 - 25, 2025 | TBA
Overall Course Description:
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 humerus and radius/ulna are common in dogs and cats. This course will discuss decision-making, surgical approach, fracture reduction techniques and surgical repair of different types of simple and comminuted fractures of the humerus and radius/ulna.
This course is designed to take one to a higher level in fracture repair. We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures. 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:
1. Understand the principles of bone healing and the differences between secondary and primary bone healing.
2. Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the humerus and radius/ulna.
3. Discuss the concept of direct versus indirect fracture reduction and decision making on approach.
4. Learn how to correctly apply locking bone plates, plate and rod repair, lag screws and pin, Orthosta sutures and tension bands.
5. Discuss fracture fixation and surgical approaches for proximal, diaphyseal and distal fractures of the humerus, and radius/ulna.
6. Learn how to repair an ulnar fracture combined with a radial head luxation (Monteggia fracture)
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.
COMPLICATED HUMERUS AND RADIUS/ULNA FRACTURES AGENDA
Day 1
- 8:00am Welcome & Introductions
- 8:05am Direct & indirect fracture reduction: A review
- 8:20am Comminuted humeral shaft fractures
- 8:45am Humeral condylar and supracondylar fractures
- 9:45am Break
- 10:00am Laboratory 1: Demo of lateral condyle fracture repair
- (Cadaver) – HCS and plate
- 10:30pm Laboratory 2: Lateral condyle fracture repair
- (Plastic Bone Model & R leg of Cadaver) – HCS and plate
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 12:45pm Laboratory 3: Demo of indirect reduction of humeral shaft fracture
- (Cadaver) – Double-Plate
- 1:15pm Laboratory 4: Indirect reduction of humeral shaft fracture
- (Plastic Bone Model & R leg of Cadaver) – Double-Plate
- 2:30pm Laboratory 5: Demo of supracondylar Y-fracture repair
- (Cadaver) – HCS and Double-Plate
- 3:00pm Laboratory 6: Supracondylar Y-fracture repair
- (Plastic Bone Model & L leg of Cadaver) – HCS and Double-Plate
- 5:00pm Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
- 8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs
- 9:00am Break
- 9:15pm Comminuted Radius/Ulna Shaft Fractures
- 9:45am Laboratory 7: Demo of indirect reduction of radius/ulna fracture
- (Cadaver) – Plate and Rod
- 10:00pm Laboratory 8: Indirect reduction of radius/ulna fracture
- (Cadaver both legs) – Plate and Rod
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 12:45pm Ulnar Fractures and Monteggia Fractures
- 1:15pm Laboratory 9: Demo of Repair of articular fracture of olecranon
- (Cadaver) –Plate and pin
- 1:35pm Laboratory 10: Indirect reduction of articular fracture of olecranon
- (L leg of Cadaver) – Plate and pin
- 2:35pm Laboratory 9: Demo of Repair of Monteggia fracture
- (Cadaver) – Plate, Orthosta Suture
- 3:00pm Laboratory 10: Repair of Monteggia fracture
- (R leg of Cadaver) – Plate, Orthosta Suture
- 4:15pm Wrap-up discussion
- 4:30pm Conclusion of Course
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 07/26/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
July 26 - 27, 2025 | Park City, UT |TBA
Overall Course Description:
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 femur and tibia are common in dogs and cats. This course will discuss decision-making, surgical approach, fracture reduction techniques and surgical repair of different types of simple and comminuted fractures of the femur and tibia.
This course is designed to take one to a higher level in fracture repair. We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures. 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:
1. Understand the principles of bone healing and the differences between secondary and primary bone healing.
2. Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the femur and tibia.
3. Discuss the concept of direct versus indirect fracture reduction and decision making on approach.
4. Learn how to correctly apply locking bone plates, plate and rod repair, lag screws and pin and tension band.
5. Discuss fracture fixation and surgical approaches for proximal, diaphyseal and distal fractures of the tibia, and femur.
COMPLICATED FEMORAL AND TIBIAL FRACTURES
Day 1
- 8:00am Welcome & Introductions
- 8:05am Direct & Indirect Fracture Reduction: A Review
- 8:20am Femoral Head and Neck Fractures
- 8:50am Laboratory 1: Demo capital physeal and femoral neck fracture repair (Cadaver) – k-wires and HCS/wire
- 9:15am Laboratory 2: Direct reduction of capital physeal fracture (Plastic Bone Model & R leg of Cadaver) – k-wires
- 10:30am Laboratory 3: Direct reduction of femoral neck fracture (Plastic Bone Model & L leg of Cadaver) – HCS, k-wire
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 12:45pm Comminuted Femoral Shaft Fractures
- 1:15pm Laboratory 4: Demo of indirect reduction of femoral shaft fracture (Cadaver) – Plate and Rod and Double-Plate
- 1:30pm Laboratory 5: Indirect reduction of femoral shaft fracture (Cadaver both legs) – Plate and Rod or Double-Plate
- 3:15pm Distal femoral physeal and supratrochlear fractures
- 3:30pm Laboratory 6: Direct reduction of distal femoral physeal fracture (Cadaver R leg) – Pins
- 4:15pm Laboratory 7: Direct reduction of distal femoral supratrochlear fracture (Cadaver L leg) – Pins
- 5:00pm Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
- 8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs
- 9:00am Comminuted Tibial Shaft Fractures
- 9:30am Laboratory 8: Demo of indirect reduction of tibial shaft fracture (Cadaver) – Plate and Rod or Double-Plate
- 9:45am Laboratory 9: Indirect reduction of tibial shaft fracture (Cadaver both legs) – Plate and Rod or Double-Plate
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 12:45pm Distal Tibial Fractures
- 1:15pm Laboratory 10: Demo of repair of distal tibial shaft fracture (Cadaver) – Double-Plate (straight and T-plate)
- 1:30pm Laboratory 11: Repair of distal tibial shaft fracture (Cadaver both legs) – Double-Plate (straight and T-plate)
- 3:15pm Tibial Tuberosity Fractures
- 3:30pm Laboratory 12: Demo of Direct Reduction of Tibial Tuberosity Fracture (Cadaver) – Pin and Tension Band
- 3:45pm Laboratory 13: Direct Reduction of Tibial Tuberosity Fracture (Cadaver both legs) – Pin and Tension Band
- 4:45pm Wrap up discussion
- 5:00pm Conclusion of Course
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
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- Veterinarian - $2,550
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