October 24, 2026 - October 24, 2026
Hands-On Lab: Advanced TPLO
Securos Surgical | Fiskdale, MA
Lecture and Wet Lab
Advanced Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
This course is for the experienced TPLO surgeon that wants to expand their understanding of TPLO and stifle surgery.
Prerequisites:
1. Online Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy series*
*Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy Series
Part 1: Aetiopathogenesis, Clinical Examination, and X-Ray
Part 2: Biomechanics, Patient Selection, and Planning
Part 3: Instrumentation and Surgical Technique
Part 4: Bone Model Demonstration and Complex Cases
Part 5: PAX Locking System, Peri/Post Operative Management
2. Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy Lab
3. 25+ successful TPLO surgeries
Advanced TPLO Course Objectives
- To further explore the biomechanics of the cruciate ligament deficient stifle and tibial plateau levelling osteotomy
- To review the importance of patient assessments and candidate selection for TPLO
- To further review the importance of accurate pre-operative surgical planning and appropriate implant selection
- Review post-operative management of patients and complications
Securos University
Experience the difference
$1595 registration fee
Course includes
Pre-Lab
• Complete pre-lab survey
• Earn a free box of suture
During Lab
• Full-day hands-on wet lab
• 8:1 attendee: instructor ratio
• Pre-surgical planning with cadaver radiographs
• Hands-on cadaver work
• Post-op radiograph critique of each cadaver
• Earn 8 AAVSB/RACE CE credits
• Breakfast, Lunch and post-lab reception
Post Lab
• Procedural Orthohelp support from experienced surgeons
-Submit cases for pre-op planning support
-Submit cases for post-op review
• Online lecture available for review
• Receive a practice cadaver* and support prior to your first case
(*with qualified purchase)
VetRay Technology from Sedecal
On-Site Radiographs
This course features post-operative radiograph critique upon request. VetRay Technology by Sedecal provides on-site x-ray equipment and support, performing over 150 views at each Securos University event. They are the world’s largest manufacturer of x-ray equipment and now offer the best selection in digital detector technology.
VetRay Technology offers the Digital DX-V which provides HD images within seconds as well as detailed measuring, angle and adjustable circle tools software.
7555 N. Caldwell Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
Lead Instructor
Duncan Midgley, BVMS, CERTSAO, MRCVS
Duncan graduated from Glasgow in 1991 and achieved his certificate in small animal orthopedics in 1996. He became a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recognized Advanced Veterinary Practitioner in Small Animal Orthopedics in 2014. He is a clinical director at Rutland House Referrals, St Helens where he has practiced orthopedics for over 20 years. He is a consultant for Securos Surgical and has taught courses to postgraduate vets on their behalf for a number of years. He has presented at BSAVA, VetFest, the London Vet show and World Veterinary Orthopedic Congress on their behalf....
Fiskdale/Sturbridge, MA
Securos Surgical
Lab Location:
Securos Surgical
443 Main Street
Fiskdale, MA 01518
Hotel:
The Publick House Inn and Lodge
277 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566
A complimentary room for the night prior to the lab is included with your paid registration.
