Description

This workshop is designed specifically for veterinarians who have completed an introductory course in Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) and are seeking to enhance their surgical proficiency. The focus of this hands-on session is to provide a platform for participants to refine their TPLO techniques through multiple cadaveric procedures.

Participants will spend much of their time performing TPLO procedures across the 2-day workshop. The workshop features live demonstrations by experienced instructors, followed by supervised practice. Post-Op radiographs will be taken and discussed.

Instructors

Dr. Alberto Gines
DVM, MQM, DECVS, MRCVS

Dr. Steve Peterson
DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR

Dr. Ken Bruecker
DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR

Learning Objectives

• By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Demonstrate improved surgical skills in performing TPLO, including accurate osteotomy, precise plate placement, and effective stabilization.
• Identify and manage complications associated with TPLO surgery.
• Assess and interpret postoperative outcomes, including evaluating radiographic results and managing recovery protocols to ensure optimal long-term success.
• Develop enhanced decision-making skills for preoperative planning, intraoperative adjustments, and postoperative care based on case complexity and patient-specific factors.
• Engage in collaborative discussions with peers and instructors about cases, and surgical strategies to continuously improve their practice
• This workshop aims to elevate the participant’s expertise and confidence in TPLO surgery, ultimately leading to better outcomes for their patients and enhanced surgical practice.

Prerequisites

1. Enrollment to this course requires previous completion of an Introduction to Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Workshop.
2. Attendees should have basic orthopedic experience and knowledge in fracture plating, corrective osteotomies, or TPLO techniques.
3. Your hospital OR is suitable for advanced orthopedic surgery.
4. Surgeons will be enrolled automatically to the accompanying online course when purchasing the workshop (without additional fee for the online course). We recommend taking the course one month before attending the workshop.

Registration

Surgeon: $2,200 USD
Veterinary Technician: $220 USD (Use code MOVEDVT at check out)

Full Agenda

Location

iM3 ACE (Advanced Center for Education) (Directions)
1201 SE Tech Center Drive, Suite 190
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Hotel and Travel

All travel accommodations are the responsibility of the registered individual(s). Accommodations are available at the SpringHill Suites Portland Vancouver (1421 SE Tech Center Drive, Vancouver, WA 98683; phone +1 360-260-1000). Use booking code 1iM when you reserve.

CE Credits

This program meets the requirements for 15.00 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

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