August 22, 2026 - August 22, 2026
Hands-On Lab: Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy
Viticus Oquendo Center | Las Vegas, NV
Lecture and Wet Lab
Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
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.
Online lecture details
The online lecture will be available 30 prior to the hands-on wet lab. Attendees will receive access to the online Securos VetBloom learning dashboard to complete the following before attending the live lab:
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 and Complications
TPLO Course Objectives
Course Objectives:
- To understand the biomechanics of the cruciate ligament deficient stifle and tibial plateau levelling osteotomy
- To understand patient assessment and the selection of candidates for TPLO
- To understand pre-operative surgical planning and implant selection
- To develop familiarization with and appropriate use of instrumentation
- To understand the post-operative management of patients
- To identify potential complications and how to avoid and deal with them
- To learn and practice the surgical technique taught in a dry lab and wet lab
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Experience the difference
$1595 registration fee
Course includes
Pre-Lab
• 5 hours of online TPLO training
• Complete pre-lab survey
• Earn a free box of suture
During Lab
• Full-day hands-on wet lab
• 8:1 attendee:instructor ratio
• First, practice with a bone model you'll keep for your clinic with implants worth ~$200
• Pre-surgical planning with cadaver radiographs (2 rounds)
• Hands-on cadaver work (2 cadavers) guided by experienced surgeon instructors
• Post-op radiograph critique of each cadaver (2 reviews)
• Earn 13.5 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. He is...
Las Vegas, NV
Viticus Oquendo Center
Lab Location:
Viticus Group
Ocquendo Center
2425 E. Oquendo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89120
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