Nexus Veterinary CE
Principles of Fracture Repair: Essentials for Repair of Fractures of the Radius, Tibia, Femur & Humerus (May 2025)
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/03/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
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- Veterinarian - $2,550
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).
Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists. 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.
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.
While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.
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