Advanced Fracture Repair 1: Complicated Humerus and Radial/Ulnar Fractures [September 2026 | Park City Campus]
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 09/19/2026 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
- Registration Closed
RACE ID: 20-1298313
CE Hours: 16
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)
Participants are encouraged to invite a technician/assistant to join them for the course. Develop your surgical team when you train alongside each other to perform new procedures. Technicians/Assistants must be registered for the same product as their respective veterinarian in order to attend the course.
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 (HCS & Plate) |
| 10:30am | Laboratory 2: Lateral Condyle Fracture Repair (HCS & Plate) |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:45pm | Laboratory 3: Demo of Indirect Reduction of Humeral Shaft Fracture (Double-Plate) |
| 1:15pm | Laboratory 4: Indirect Reduction of Humeral Shaft Fracture (Double-Plate) |
| 2:30pm | Laboratory 5: Demo of Supracondylar Y-Fracture Repair (HCS & Double-Plate) |
| 3:00pm | Laboratory 6: Supracondylar Y-Fracture Repair (HCS & 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 Fracture |
| 9:45am | Laboratory 7: Demo of Indirect Reduction of Radius/Ulna Fracture (Plate & Rod) |
| 10:00am | Laboratory 8: Indirect Reduction of Radius/Ulna Fracture (Plate & Rod) |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:45pm | Ulnar Fractures & Monteggia Fractures |
| 1:15pm | Laboratory 9: Demo of Repair of Articular Fracture of Olecranon (Plate & Pin) |
| 1:35pm | Laboratory 10: Indirect Reduction of Articular Fracture of Olecranon |
| 2:35pm | Laboratory 11: Demo of Repair of Monteggia Fracture (Plate & Orthosta Suture) |
| 3:00pm | Laboratory 12: Repair of Monteggia Fracture (Plate & Orthosta Suture) |
| 4:15pm | Wrap-Up Discussion of Course |
| 4:30pm | Conclusion of Course |
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. Bark City is home to the renowned veterinary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brian Beale.
Included in Your Experience
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
Visit Us 5373 UT-224, Park City, UT 84098
Call Us 435.200.2161
Email Us ce@nexus.vet