TPLO Next Level
Are you ready to take on next level TPLO surgeries?
This course provides a comprehensive skills extension for registered veterinary surgeons already performing TPLO.
In this weekend workshop, you’ll begin by performing either a modified cranial closing wedge osteotomy (mCCWO) & TPLO or a double-cut TPLO to address patients with an excessive tibial plateau angle. You will receive personalised feedback on your surgical technique, plus a full postoperative radiographic debrief.
Tutoring in advanced surgical techniques will follow, including how to deal with concurrent MPL as well as TPLO for small and toy breeds.
Finally, you’ll perform a technical TPLO revision surgery under specialist supervision, where you will learn how to deal with a common postoperative TPLO complication: a proximal tibial fracture.
This is a rare opportunity to get the technical feedback you need to extend your skills into more challenging cases. This workshop is suitable for registered veterinarians at GP, emergency, resident and membership levels with some TPLO experience.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
This workshop is a strictly limited CPD opportunity for registered veterinarians who are committed to orthopaedic surgery. Participants from general practice, referral surgery, emergency and residency programs are all welcome.
Upon registration, you will be asked to share details about your orthopaedics experience including:
- Completion of a hands-on basic fracture repair course
- Completion of a hands-on TPLO surgery course
- Confirmation that you have completed 50+ TPLO procedures in practice
- Confirmation that you work in a clinical role where you are actively performing TPLO as primary or assistant surgeon.
This is the perfect follow-on course for vets who have completed our introductory TPLO workshop and have since been performing TPLOs in practice.
If you’re not sure about whether this course is right for you, please get in touch and we can chat about your experience. Our goal is to make sure that you get the most out of your workshop with us. Email us at [email protected].
You already know that performing TPLO early improves outcomes and reduces complications, even when you’re only dealing with a partial tear. This hands-on workshop is designed to build on your experience and give you detailed, personalised feedback on your surgical technique.
This is an advanced-level course where you will have the opportunity to ask for help in tricky areas, refine your approach, and develop your next-level orthopaedic skills. You’ll have access to proven specialist educators who will show you how to approach complex cases of cruciate ligament disease, and you will perform your own revision surgery so you get first-hand experience in dealing with surgical complications.
If you’re serious about orthopaedics and you are driven to perform elegant, accurate work every time you cut, this course is for you. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to move your surgery to the next level and focus on your orthopaedic surgery development.
YOU CAN’T LEARN LIKE THIS ONLINE
This is where you come to learn the tips and tricks that are hard to find or difficult to understand from the literature. Surgical blogs and forums can’t compete with in-person CPD like this! As a participant at our TPLO Next Level workshop, you will spend most of the course in surgery and with four specialist surgeons onsite, you’ll get going sooner with advanced TPLO cases.
STIFLE REPAIR
- TPLO with patellar luxation
- Double-cut TPLO for eTPA
- Modified cranial closing wedge osteotomy (mCCWO) for eTPA
- TPLO in toy/small breed dogs
- Lateral suture in large breed dogs
- TPLO revision surgery
MAKE BETTER DECISIONS
- Diagnose a partial tear in the early stages
- Pre-empt & manage complications
- Make sound intraoperative joint assessments
- Intraoperative assessments of rotational instability
- Intraoperative assessments of alignment, screw direction & length
- Postoperative radiographs: deciding what is acceptable, even if it’s not perfect
- Postoperative radiographs: what needs immediate revision
- Identify when your TPLO case is no longer routine & what to do about it
DO BETTER SURGERY
- Technique modifications to achieve better results & avoid complications
- Address instability at surgery, rather than later (internal brace, anti-rotational suture)
- Get optimal alignment of plate on bone
- How to safely retract the patellar tendon
- How to manage a difficult rotation
- How to manage a large buttress
Workshop Schedule
AVOID MISTAKES & MANAGE COMPLICATIONS
Part of TPLO surgery is avoiding mistakes, pre-empting complications, and managing complications. As a surgeon with more advanced skills, you may find yourself revising your own surgery, or a case from another surgeon. You might also be asked for a second opinion, or to provide referral.
- How erroneous D1, D2 & D3 measurements can impact your surgery
- What happens when you blindly perform a TPLO too close to the TT
- Why going too low is an avoidable mistake
- Dealing with residual postoperative instability
- Dealing with suboptimal postoperative function
- TPLO revision surgery
- Dealing with a postoperative proximal tibial fracture
Your clinical experience will have prepared you for this section of the workshop. With our education team, you’ll see how to revise and manage TPLO complications in practice and you’ll actually perform your own revision surgery as part of the course.
Your Educators
Dr Brian Beale
Dr Brenton Chambers
Dr James Simcock
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WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY…
ONE-TIME INVESTMENT
$3700
PAYMENT PLAN
x 4 monthly payments of $940
WHY JOIN A VETPRAC WORKSHOP?
Get confident
Get equipped with the theory and skills you need to advance your TPLO procedures.
Social network
This is your tribe. Spend some quality time with people who understand what you do each day.
Great food
We’ll make sure you’re nourished with healthy food, sweet treats & caffeine, so you can get on with learning new skills.
Hands on experience
It’s all about time on the tools. We prioritise procedures & surgical practice so you have time to see the skills & do the skills with specialist guidance.
Personalised feedback
As a participant, you’ll get real-time feedback on your surgical planning & execution with the chance to refine your approach with experienced practitioners.
Real-world training
Your Questions Answered
Are group discounts available?
Absolutely! Work together, learn together, we say. If 3 or more participants register from the same clinic under the same booking, you’ll receive a 5% discount at checkout when you book on our website.
Will I get CPD points and a CPD certificate?
Of course! Each participant will receive a CPD certificate via email. We do this after you’ve provided feedback and the workshop is complete.
What kind of learning materials are included?
Generally, you can choose printed course notes, a digital copy on USB, or both. Everyone gets a printed copy of the procedure guide.
What happens if I pay and then later can’t attend?
- Transferring or changing registration from one workshop to another will incur a $50 administration fee.
- Cancellations made up to 45 days prior to the commencement date of the Training Course will incur an administrative fee of 50% of the course investment.
- Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to the commencement date of the Training Course are not refundable.
Can I pay in instalments, or do you offer payment plans?
Yes! At VetPrac we are pleased to offer payment plans for our online courses and workshops. We want to make it manageable for you to invest in your professional development.
For more information regarding our payment plans, please do not hesitate to contact Ros at [email protected].
What happens if the workshop is cancelled?
If VetPrac cancels any workshops, we will refund your course fees in full. However, VetPrac will not be responsible for any travel, accommodation or any other expenses incurred by you.
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
Call +61 491 943 260
Still have questions? We’ve got answers.
Call +61 491 943 260