Principles of Fracture Repair: Essentials for Repair of Fractures of the Radius, Tibia, Femur & Humerus [December 2026 | Park City Campus]
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 12/03/2026 at 8:00 AM (MST)
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- Technician / Assistant - $250
- Veterinarian - $1,800
This program has been RACE approved for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
RACE ID: 20-1294405
Summary
Do you have difficulty approaching or reducing long bone fractures? Are you interested in learning simple techniques designed for the general practitioner to repair the most common fractures in dogs and cats? This laboratory is the one for you! We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures of long bones. 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 rare if the principles of fracture repair are followed.
This course will familiarize participants with fracture repair techniques through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of bone healing and the differences between secondary and primary bone healing.
- Review fracture classification and choice of fixation.
- Discuss the concept of direct versus indirect fracture reduction and decision making on approach.
- Appreciate the biomechanics and decision making for intramedullary pins, cerclage wire, bone screws, bone plates and methods of bone plating (compression, neutralization, and bridging).
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.
Terri Schiller
DVM, CCRT, DACVS
Movora Scientific Advisory Board
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.
Kayla Corriveau
DVM, DACVS-SA
Auburn University
Dr. Corriveau grew up in Southern California and developed an early interest in veterinary medicine through a love of science and problem-solving. She earned her DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in 2011 and went on to complete a rotating internship at California Veterinary Specialists, followed by surgical specialty internships at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego and the University of Pennsylvania. She then pursued a small animal surgical residency at Texas A&M University, where her passion for orthopedic surgery and biomechanics solidified into a dedicated career focus.
After residency, Dr. Corriveau joined the faculty at Auburn University in 2017, where she is now an Associate Professor of Small Animal Orthopedics. Her clinical and research interests include minimally invasive fracture repair, stifle stabilization, canine elbow dysplasia, joint arthroscopy, and regenerative therapies. In addition to her clinical work, she is deeply committed to advancing surgical education and teaches orthopedic lecture and lab courses across the United States. Her ongoing research and national teaching efforts reflect her commitment to improving surgical techniques and elevating the standard of care in veterinary orthopedics.
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
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