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TPLO Principles & Surgery

Introduction to Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy

Course Description

Course Description

Are you ready to move on to the next level in cranial cruciate ligament repair? TPLO's are a great way to give your patients with CrCL tears an optimal opportunity for a positive outcome, as well as developing a tremendous profit center for your practice. More than 600 general practitioners have learned TPLO from our team of surgeons. Our expert instructors will teach the concepts of TPLO in a small-group setting to maximize individual time with participants.


This interactive, hands-on course includes lectures and practical, hands-on practice that will teach the theory and method of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO). Participants will perform TPLO's on plastic bones and cadavers using state-of-the-art equipment and implants. Course participants will use locking plate technology to simplify, increase precision, and reduce complications of the procedure. 


Participants should have a basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical approach of the stifle and principles of bone plate application. Post-Operative radiographs will be taken to assess the participant's repair technique. Post-Operative management will also be discussed.


Learning Objectives

  • Know the indications and rationale for TPLO

  • Understand the principles of TPLO surgery

  • Learn how to correctly plan for a TPLO for different breeds of dogs and cats

  • Learn surgical techniques and tips to execute a successful TPLO

  • Gain a better understanding of the requirements and "best practices" for post-operative TPLO care

Participants are encouraged to invite a technician/assistant to join them for the course. Develop your surgical team when you train alongside each other to perform new procedures. Technicians/Assistants must be registered for the same product as their respective veterinarian in order to attend the course.

Course Description

Course Description

Are you ready to move on to the next level in cranial cruciate ligament repair? TPLO's are a great way to give your patients with CrCL tears an optimal opportunity for a positive outcome, as well as developing a tremendous profit center for your practice. More than 600 general practitioners have learned TPLO from our team of surgeons. Our expert instructors will teach the concepts of TPLO in a small-group setting to maximize individual time with participants.


This interactive, hands-on course includes lectures and practical, hands-on practice that will teach the theory and method of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO). Participants will perform TPLO's on plastic bones and cadavers using state-of-the-art equipment and implants. Course participants will use locking plate technology to simplify, increase precision, and reduce complications of the procedure. 


Participants should have a basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical approach of the stifle and principles of bone plate application. Post-Operative radiographs will be taken to assess the participant's repair technique. Post-Operative management will also be discussed.


Learning Objectives

  • Know the indications and rationale for TPLO

  • Understand the principles of TPLO surgery

  • Learn how to correctly plan for a TPLO for different breeds of dogs and cats

  • Learn surgical techniques and tips to execute a successful TPLO

  • Gain a better understanding of the requirements and "best practices" for post-operative TPLO care

Participants are encouraged to invite a technician/assistant to join them for the course. Develop your surgical team when you train alongside each other to perform new procedures. Technicians/Assistants must be registered for the same product as their respective veterinarian in order to attend the course.

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