Introduction to TPLO [June 2026 | Park City Campus]
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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
Brian Beale
DVM, DACVS, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery)
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
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 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.
Javier Avendano
DVM, DACVS-SA
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists, a specialty practice in Houston, TX. 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. While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.
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.
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 ce@nexus.vet