April 22, 2023
Hands-On Lab: Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Wet Lab
Hilton Boston Logan Airport | Boston, MA

About the course
Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy

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.

What to expect
Online lecture and wet lab
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 for 30 days before the hands-on wet lab. The online lecture includes the following modules:
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

Location and hotel information
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
1 Hotel Drive
Boston, MA 02128
A group room rate of $265.00 per night (plus taxes) is available to attendees and family. The room block is limited, rooms will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Book your hotel when registering or email us at university@securos.com.

Learning with Securos
Experience the difference
• Complete five (5) 1-hour online lecture modules
• Complete pre-lab survey
• Earn a free box of suture
During Lab
• Complete take-home bone model
• Pre-surgical planning with cadaver radiographs
• Hands-on cadaver work with two knees per attendee • Post-op radiograph critique of each cadaver
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

Course Includes
$1,450 Registration Fee
• 8:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
• On-Demand Online Lecture
• 8-Hour Hands-On Cadaver Lab
• 13.5 CE Credits*
• Breakfast & Lunch Provided
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
1 Hotel Dr.
Boston, MA 02128
A group room rate of $265.00 per night (plus taxes) is available to attendees and family. The room block is limited, rooms will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Book your hotel when registering or email us at university@securos.com.

Lead Instructor
Duncan Midgley, BVMS, CERTSAO, MRCVS
