This workshop is perfect for general practitioners and early-career veterinarians eager to boost their orthopedic knowledge and skills. You do not need prior orthopedic experience; however, a basic understanding of small animal anatomy and surgical asepsis is recommended. Bring your enthusiasm to learn and your passion for improving patient care!

Registering for this in-person workshop will automatically enroll you in the online course below. To start the self-paced course, log into your account, and from the home dashboard, scroll down to your ‘Enrolled’ courses and press Start. Please ensure you complete this online course before arriving for the in-person workshop.

• Foundational Knowledge of Performing TPLO Online Course – This course is designed to give background on CrCL disease, understand the range of treatment options; acquire foundational knowledge in when, why, and how to offer TPLO, and provide surgeons with knowledge to attend a hands-on workshop. This course will take approximately 2 hours to complete. 2 CE Credits
• Diagnostics for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Online Course – This course covers how to diagnose CrCL by describing the history findings consistent with cranial cruciate ligament disease and identifying findings on orthopedic examination that would be consistent with pelvic limb lameness and cranial cruciate ligament disease.  This course will take approximately 0.5 hours to complete. 1 CE Credits

Join this dynamic, hands-on course designed to equip veterinarians with the skills and confidence to perform tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO)—a leading technique for treating cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) disease in dogs of all sizes. Led by experienced instructors in an engaging small-group setting, this course combines focused lectures with extensive hands-on labs using bone models and cadavers.

Participants will learn the principles and rationale of TPLO, gain essential preoperative planning skills, and refine their technique using state-of-the-art equipment and locking plate technology. You'll perform full TPLO procedures, evaluate your work through postoperative radiographs, and explore best practices for postoperative care and complication management.

Ideal for general practitioners with a foundational understanding of stifle anatomy and bone plating, this course delivers a practical, confidence-boosting experience—empowering you to bring advanced orthopedic solutions to your patients and elevate your surgical practice.

Practical training under expert guidance leads to improved surgical proficiency and enhanced skills. Boost your confidence by:

• Updating your understanding of practical surgical techniques and procedures.
• Increasing confidence in performing TPLO procedures.
• Enhancing your knowledge of regional anatomy relevant to each surgical procedure.
• Improving your ability to perform surgical techniques through comprehensive case examples and hands-on laboratory sessions

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Portland Vancouver — 1421 SE Tech Center Drive Vancouver, WA 98683.

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Start your TPLO journey!  Follow the TPLO Course Progression pathway to plan your next educational steps.