Nexus Veterinary CE
Principles of Arthrodesis - Carpus, Tarsus and Shoulder (March 2025)
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 03/22/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
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- 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

Terri Schiller, DVM, CCRT, DACVS
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Schiller is a DVM graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, completed her surgical training at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University and became a member of ACVS in 1995.
Currently residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Dr. Schiller provides referral surgical procedures at the VCA Western Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Calgary and is a part-time instructor for the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Throughout her 37-year career she has had a strong focus in veterinary orthopedics and is a recognized expert in companion animal total hip replacement. She is a member of the Movora Scientific Advisory Board and a regular instructor for the BioMedtrix Universal THR, Small Breed THR and Advanced THR Workshops as well a number of other orthopedic continuing education courses.

Stephen Jones
MVB, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS
Bark City Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Jones is an Irish national, hailing from Co. Monaghan in the east of Ireland. He attended veterinary school at University College Dublin, where he graduated with honors in 2009. Following graduation, he moved to Hollywood in South Florida to complete a rotating and a specialty surgery internship, at the Hollywood Animal Hospital. From there, Dr. Jones moved to Gainesville, Florida where he completed a combined residency in small animal surgery and a Master’s of Science program at the University of Florida. After completion of his residency in 2015, Dr. Jones moved to Columbus, Ohio where he became a member of the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Orthopedics at The Ohio State University. Dr. Jones is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS).
To date, Dr. Jones has written and published over 20 scientific papers, over 30 scientific abstracts and has also authored several book chapters. Dr. Jones continues to question standard veterinary practices and conventions, and has a number of ongoing and planned clinical research projects that he intends to publish and present at international conferences into the future. As part of his commitment to improve the quality of orthopedic care for his patients, Dr. Jones is an active member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the AO ( German for “Association for the Study of Internal Fixation”). He continues to help his patients through the design and development of new surgical implants & instrumentation, and through the development (and publication) of new and innovative surgical techniques.
Dr. Jones has a passion for teaching and is frequently asked to lecture locally, nationally, and internationally. He has given over 300 continuing education lectures and has taught over 100 laboratories.
Dr. Jones’ special clinical interests include the management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture, arthroscopy, minimally invasive fracture repair, medical and surgical treatment of joint disease, and surgical management of angular limb deformities. Outside of work, Dr. Jones loves spending time with his wife Ashley and their two dogs (Finnegan and Patrick). He also loves to golf, when the weather permits!
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 |
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