TPLO - Principles and Surgery [April 2026 | Houston Campus]
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04/11/2026 at 8:00 AM (CDT)
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Register
- Technician / Assistant - $250
- Veterinarian - $2,550
Summary
Are you ready to move on to the next level in cranial cruciate ligament repair?
TPLO's are a great way to give your patients with CrCL tears an optimal opportunity for a positive outcome, as well as developing a tremendous profit center for your practice. More than 600 general practitioners have learned TPLO from our team of surgeons. Our expert instructors will teach the concepts of TPLO in a small-group setting to maximize individual time with participants.
This interactive, hands-on course includes lectures and practical, hands-on practice that will teach the theory and method of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO). Participants will perform TPLO's on plastic bones and cadavers using state-of-the-art equipment and implants. Course participants will use locking plate technology to simplify, increase precision, and reduce complications of the procedure. Participants should have a basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical approach of the stifle and principles of bone plate application. Post-Operative radiographs will be taken to assess the participant's repair technique. Post-Operative management will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives
- Know the indications and rationale for TPLO
- Understand the principles of TPLO surgery
- Learn how to correctly plan for a TPLO for different breeds of dogs and cats
- Learn surgical techniques and tips to execute a successful TPLO
- Gain a better understanding of the requirements and "best practices" for post-operative TPLO care
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.
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.
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.