Nexus Veterinary CE
Advanced Fracture Repair 3: Pelvic Fractures and SI Luxation (April 2025)
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 04/05/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
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- Veterinarian - $2,550
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 |
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