Introduction to TPLO [April 2027 | Park City Campus]
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04/10/2027 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
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- Veterinarian - $2,550
Course Summary
This two-day Standard TPLO course is designed for surgeons with prior experience in small animal orthopaedics who wish to offer Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) as a treatment option for dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease.
The course provides a comprehensive overview of the biomechanical rationale and evolution of TPLO, alongside practical instruction in case selection, surgical planning, operative technique, and post-operative management. Teaching is delivered through a combination of didactic lectures, case-based discussions, and structured dry-lab and wet-lab practical sessions to support safe and repeatable clinical application.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the biomechanical principles underlying TPLO surgery.
- Perform accurate and repeatable TPLO planning.
- Demonstrate practical skills required for the safe execution of TPLO.
- Identify common intra-operative and post-operative complications.
- Apply appropriate strategies for the prevention and management of TPLO-related complications
Day 1
| 9:00am | Registration and Welcome |
| 9:30am | TPLO - Biomechanics, Evolution, and Clinical Evidence (Lecture) |
| 10:00am | Pre-operative Assessment and Radiographic Planning (Lecture) |
| 10:45am | Radiographic Planning (Laboratory 1) |
| 11:30am | Refreshment Break |
| 11:50am | Surgical Technique Using the Fusion Implants TPLO System (Demonstration) |
| 12:20pm | Surgical Technique (Laboratory) |
| 1:00pm | Surgical Technique, Review and Comments (Discussion) |
| 1:30pm | Lunch Break |
| 2:15pm | Surgical Technique, Cadaver Demonstration (Demonstration) |
| 3:15pm | Surgical Technique - Limb 1 (Laboratory) |
| 4:00pm | Refreshments Available |
| 5:00pm | Post-operative Radiograph Reviews |
| 6:00pm | End of Day 1 |
Day 2
| 8:30am | Registration and Welcome |
| 9:00am | Post-operative Management and Complications (Lecture) |
| 10:30am | Refreshment Break |
| 11:00am | Surgical Technique - Limb 2 (Laboratory) |
| 1:00pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:45pm | Managing Concomitant MPL (Laboratory) |
| 2:15pm | Post-operative Radiograph Review (Discussion) |
| 3:00pm | Getting Going with TPLO (Lecture & Discussion) |
| 3:30pm | 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 [email protected]