Hands-On Lab: Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)

Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy

Hands-on lab and lecture series

Tibial plateau-leveling osteotomies have become popular techniques for the treatment of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease. This course is designed for the veterinarian who wishes to learn/refine the tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy technique and to understand the major advantages of PAX Polyaxial Locking TPLO Plate System.

Part One of this course is a pre-recorded online lecture that includes a comprehensive discussion aetiopathogenesis, clinical examination, radiographic considerations, TPLO biomechanics, patient selection, complications related to TPLO surgery, pre-surgical planning, instrumentation, surgical technique, and peri/post-operative management.

Part Two of this course is a hands-on workshop. Participants will perform the TPLO technique on a bone model and two canine cadavers under faculty supervision. This lab is only for veterinarians who already have a thorough knowledge of the relevant stifle anatomy, extensive stifle surgery experience, and prior training in bone plating techniques and principles.

TPLO Online Lecture Series

The Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy Online Lecture series will be available 30 days before the lab. Attendees must successfully complete the 5.0 CE credits prior to attending the hands-on lab.

• 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 and Complications

TPLO Agenda

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Securos University: Fiskdale

June 2026 Agenda

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Learning with Securos

Pre-Lab

• Complete five (5) 1-hour online lecture modules

• Complete pre-lab survey

• Earn a free box of suture

During Lab

• Hands-on cadaver work

• Post-op radiographs provided by VetRay and Sedecal Technology.

Post Lab

• Procedural support from experienced surgeons

• Submit cases for pre-op planning support

• Submit cases for post-op review

• Online lecture available for review

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$1595 registration fee

Course includes

• 8:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
• Hands on Dry and Wet Lab
• Bone model with implants
• 13.5 hours CE
• Breakfast, Lunch and post-lab reception
• On-site radiographs
•Complimentary hotel accommodation*
*The Publick House Inn
277 Main Street, Rte. 131
Sturbridge, MA USA

Lab location: Securos Surgical
443 Main Street, Rte. 20
Fiskdale, MA USA

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Led by experienced surgeons

Instructors

Primary Instructor: Duncan Midgley,
BVMS, CERTSAO, MRCVS

Duncan graduated from Glasgow in 1991, achieved his certificate in small animal orthopedics in 1996, and is a clinical director at Rutland House Referrals, St Helens where he has practiced orthopedics for 30 years.

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On-site radiographs

Post-operative radiograph critique available upon request.VetRay Technology by Sedecal provides on-site x-ray equipment and support, performing over 150 views at each Securos University 2026 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.

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