TPLO has become a favorite technique for general and specialty veterinarians to treat CrCL tears in all sizes of dogs. TPLO stabilizes the stifle by eliminating cranial tibial thrust. TPLO is an excellent technique for treating partial and complete tears of the CrCL. This interactive course includes lectures and laboratories to teach participants the theory and method of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO). Participants will perform TPLOs on plastic bones and cadavers using state-of-the-art equipment and implants. Participants will use locking plate technology to simplify, increase precision, and reduce complications of the procedure. Participants should have a basic knowledge of the anatomy and surgical approach to the stifle and principles of bone plate application. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to assess the participant’s repair technique. Postoperative management will also be discussed.
Pre-Requisites and Online Courses:
This course is appropriate for both specialists and general practitioners who are looking to build on their existing orthopedic knowledge and surgical skills. Participants should have previously completed an introductory-level fracture repair course, familiar with locking plate technology. Participants should have a basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical approach to stifle. Registering for this in-person workshop will automatically enroll you in the following online courses. To start the self-paced coursework, log into your account and from the home dashboard, scroll down to your ‘Enrolled’ courses and press Start.
• Foundational Knowledge of Performing TPLO Online Course – Learn the background
of CrCL disease, explore treatment options, and gain foundational knowledge on when, why, and how to offer TPLO. (~2 hours)
• Diagnostics for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Online Course – Understand how to identify CrCL disease through case history and orthopedic exams. (~0.5 hours)
Please ensure that these online courses are completed before the in-person workshop to ensure all participants begin with a shared base of knowledge. Progression through these courses will be monitored before the start of the in-person workshop.
Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will:
• Update their knowledge on practical surgical techniques and procedures
• Increase confidence levels when performing various soft tissue and orthopedic surgery procedures.
• Gain a better knowledge of the regional anatomy related to each surgical procedure
• Better understand how to perform each surgical technique through extensive use of video case examples coupled with hands-on laboratory practice.
• Realize that many soft tissue and orthopedic surgery procedures are possible to perform in practice
Sponsored by Movora – Movora pays more than $1000 per attendee to offset program expenses.