Securos University: Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy Wet Lab

Comprehensive Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy

Online Lecture and Wet Lab

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 bone models and 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.

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Lead Instructor

Duncan Midgley, BVMS, CERTSAO, MRCVS

Duncan graduated from Glasgow in 1991 and achieved his certificate in small animal orthopedics in 1996. He is a clinical director at Rutland House Referrals, St Helens where he has practiced orthopedics for over 20 years. His interests lie in all areas of orthopedics and traumatology; specifically, cranial cruciate disease, application of locking plates, plate rod systems and novel treatment for...

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Course Includes

$950 Registration Fee

• 8:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
• On-Demand Online Lecture
• Hands-On Cadaver Lab
• 13 CE Credits Pending*
• Breakfast & Lunch Provided

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Location

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Embassy Suites Boston at Logan Airport
207 Porter Street
Boston, MA 02128

A group room rate of $269.00 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.