April 6, 2024 - April 6, 2024
Hands-On Lab: Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) Wet Lab
Securos Surgical | Fiskdale, 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 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
Agenda
Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and a beer and wine 'Wrap Up Seminar' with each course.
Location
Securos Surgical
443 Main Street
Fiskdale, MA 01518
The TPLO lab will be held at Securos Surgical's newly renovated office and state-of-the-art wet lab facility in Fiskdale, MA.
A complimentary room at the historic Publick House Inn on Friday, April 5th, 2024 is included with your registration.Additional nights can be reserved for $279.00 per night, plus taxes. The room block is limited and is available on a first-come first-served basis.
Questions?, 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
• Sign waiver
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
$1,595 Registration Fee
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8-Hour Hands-On Cadaver Lab
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On-site x-rays
• Complimentary stay at the Publick House Inn*
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8:1 attendee-to-instructor ratio
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Breakfast and lunch provided
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1-hour wine & cheese post-lab reception
• Online lecture access
*Your Friday night hotel stay is complimentary and transportation between hotel and Securos will be provided.
Additionally, if you register for Sunday's Principles of Locking Plates lab, a room on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 will be included.Additional nights can be reserved for $279.00 per night, plus taxes. The room block is limited and is available on a first-come first-served basis.
The Publick House Inn
277 Main Street, Rte. 131
Sturbridge, MA 01518
Lead Instructor
Duncan Midgley, BVMS, CERTSAO, MRCVS
On-Site Radiographs
VetRay Technology by Sedecal
