Nexus Veterinary CE
Principles of Arthrodesis - Carpus, Tarsus and Shoulder (July 2026)
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 07/16/2026 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
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- Technician / Assistant - $250
- Veterinarian - $2,550
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
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 | 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 |
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