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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 03/13/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
March 13 - 14, 2025 | Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery) & Stephen Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS
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 the general practitioner 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)
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 10:30am 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 9:15am Comminuted Radius/Ulna Shaft Fractures 9:45am Laboratory 7: Demo of indirect reduction of radius/ulna fracture (Cadaver) – Plate and Rod 10:00am 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 
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.
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 Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/15/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
March 15 - 16, 2025 | Park City, UT | Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery) & Stephen Jones, MVB, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS
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 the general practitioner 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.
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 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
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Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/22/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
March 22 - 23, 2025 |Terri Schiller, DVM, CCRT, DACVS | 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
Terri Schiller, DVM, CCRT, DACVS
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Schiller is a DVM graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, completed her surgical training at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University and became a member of ACVS in 1995.
Currently residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Dr. Schiller provides referral surgical procedures at the VCA Western Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Calgary and is a part-time instructor for the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Throughout her 37-year career she has had a strong focus in veterinary orthopedics and is a recognized expert in companion animal total hip replacement. She is a member of the Movora Scientific Advisory Board and a regular instructor for the BioMedtrix Universal THR, Small Breed THR and Advanced THR Workshops as well a number of other orthopedic continuing education courses.
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!
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 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 Multiple Live Events. The next is on 04/05/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
April 5 - 6, 2025 | Park City, UT | Brian S. Beale, DVM, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow (MIS)
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:
- Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the ilium and acetabulum.
- Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize a sacroiliac luxation.
- Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize a coxofemoral dislocation.
- Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize fractures of the ilium and acetabulum
Day 1
8:00am Welcome & Introductions 8:05am Pelvic Fractures Decision Making 8:30am Ilial Fractures 9:00am Laboratory 1: Direct and Indirect Reduction of Ilial Fracture (Plastic Bone Model & Cadaver) – Bone Plate 12:00pm Lunch 12:45pm Acetabular Fractures 1:15pm Laboratory 2: Direct Reduction of Acetabular Fracture (Plastic Bone Model & Cadaver) – Bone plate 4:30pm Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs 9:00am Hip Dislocation 9:30am Laboratory 1: Hip Dislocation Repair (Plastic Bone and Cadaver) – Toggle Rod and Iliofemoral Suture 11:30am Laboratory 2: Ehmer Sling 12:00pm Lunch 12:45pm Sacroiliac Luxation 1:15pm Laboratory 3: Sacroiliac Luxation Repair (Cadaver) – Lag screw and HCS 3:15pm Laboratory 4: Sacroiliac Luxation Repair (Cadaver) – Transilial Plate 4:30pm 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
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.
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04/12/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
April 12 - 13, 2025 | Park City, UT | 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.
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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 intermediate 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
8:00am Welcome & Introductions 8:05am TPLO in Toy Breeds & Cats 8:35am vPOP – Planning App 9:00am Laboratory 1: Computer Planning of Toy Breed TPLO 9:30am Laboratory 2: Toy Breed TPLO (plastic bone and cadaver) 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm TPLO with Isometric Extracap Suture to Control Internal Rotation 1:00pm Overview of the OrthoSta System 1:30pm Laboratory 3: TPLO and Isometric Extracapsular (plastic bone & cadaver) 4:30pm Conclusion of Day 1 Day 2
8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs 9:00am TPLO with low Grade MPL (TPLO-M, TTT) 9:30am Laboratory 1: TPLO-M (plastic bone & cadaver) 11:00am Laboratory 2: TPLO with TTT (plastic bone & cadaver) 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm TPLO with high grade MPL (DFO) 1:00pm Laboratory 3: TPLO with Distal Femoral Osteotomy (plastic bone & cadaver) 4:00pm Discussion 4:30pm Conclusion of Course 
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.
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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 TPLO2 – Intermediate TPLO 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
8:00am Welcome & Introductions 8:05am Excessive TPA and TPLO 8:35am vPOP – Planning App 9:00am Laboratory 1: Computer Planning of TPLO with excessive TPA 9:30am Laboratory 2: TPLO Combined with CCW (plastic bone and cadaver 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm Modified (Neutral) CCW Osteotomy 1:30pm Laboratory 3: Neutral CCW Osteotomy (plastic bone & cadaver 4:30pm Conclusion of Day 1 Day 2
8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs 9:00am TPLO with Tibial Deformitie 9:30am Laboratory 1: Tibial Deformity computer planning 10:00am Laboratory 2: TPLO with Varus/Valgus Tibial Deformity (plastic bone & cadaver 12:00pm Lunch 12:30pm Procedural Modifications to Address the Difficult TPLO Rotation 12:45pm TPLO Revision Surgery 1:15pm Fibular Osteotomy – Cadaver Demonstration 1:45pm Laboratory 3: TPLO Fracture Revision (cadaver) and Fibular Osteotomy 4:00pm 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.
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/03/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
May 3 - 4, 2025 Park City, UT | Brian Beale, DVM, DACVS-SA, ACVS Founding Fellow, MIS
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).
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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.
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/17/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
May 17 - 18, 2025
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