VSS Medical & BlueSAO USA
Small Animal Orthopedic Implants and Instruments
About This Course
ARE YOU READY TO MOVE ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT REPAIR?
TPLO is a great way to give your patients with CrCL tears an optimal opportunity for a positive outcome, as well as develop a tremendous profit center for your practice. More than 1,000 general practitioners have learned TPLO from our team of surgeons. Our expert instructors will teach the concepts of TPLO in a small-group setting at the new state-of-the-art Kinetic Veterinary Specialists in Clermont, Florida. 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 TPLOs 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 the anatomy and surgical approach of the stifle and the principles of bone plate application. Post-operative radiographs will be taken to assess the participants' repair techniques. Post-operative management will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives
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Know the indications and rationale for TPLO
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Understand the principles of TPLO surgery
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Learn how to correctly plan for a TPLO for different breeds of dogs and cats
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Learn surgical techniques and tips to execute a successful TPLO
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Gain a better understanding of the requirements and "best practices" for post-operative TPLO care
Meet Dr. Brian Beale
Dr. Brian Beale is a highly respected veterinary surgeon specializing in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. With extensive expertise in minimally invasive techniques and advanced procedures, including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), Dr. Beale is a board-certified specialist and a sought-after speaker and educator.
Dr. Beale founded NEXUS Continuing Education Center and trained hundreds of general practitioners there. His contributions to veterinary medicine extend beyond his surgical skills; he has trained thousands of veterinarians globally, helping to elevate the standards of care in veterinary orthopedics. Dr. Beale has published numerous articles and book chapters on orthopedic surgery and has been a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. He is actively involved in research, focusing on improving surgical outcomes and developing new techniques and technologies in the field. His commitment to advancing veterinary medicine is evident in his ongoing efforts to share knowledge and mentor the next generation of veterinary surgeons.
Meet Dr. Eric Herman
Dr. Eric Herman has been working in referral surgery hospitals since 2001. He graduated from Purdue University for undergraduate and veterinary school. He then went on to internship at the Animal Medical Center in NYC followed by a surgical residency at MedVet in Columbus, Ohio. He has additional rehabilitation training through the University of Tennessee. He has been practicing minimally invasive surgery for over a decade. His driving force for treating patients is to leave the smallest surgical footprint possible to enable patients to return to normal function in the shortest period of time. His specific interests are arthroscopy, stifle disorders, fracture repair, angular limb deformities and rehabilitation modalities. These interests led to the founding of Kinetic Veterinary Specialists in Clermont Florida.
Meet Dr. Luoping Zhou
Dr. Luoping Zhou is a certified surgeon in China with extensive experience in orthopedic surgery and education. As the partner and chief veterinary surgeon at Baicui Animal Hospital in Shanghai, Dr. Zhou is highly skilled in TPLO, total hip replacement, and advanced orthopedic procedures for dogs and cats.
Since 2015, Dr. Zhou has been a key figure in veterinary education, serving as a leading lecturer for BlueSAO. He has conducted over 100 workshops, reaching more than 3,000 participants across China, and was the first Chinese veterinarian to teach TPLO and total hip replacement surgeries. Dr. Zhou’s expertise extends internationally, having led workshops and lectures on advanced orthopedic techniques, including collaborations with the Movora group on KYON products in Greater China.
His in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in both performing and teaching orthopedic surgeries make Dr. Zhou a highly respected and sought-after instructor in the field.
Course Agenda
Day 1
8:00 AM Course Introduction
8:10 AM Lecture: TPLO Indications & Rationale
8:30 AM Lecture: TPLO Planning
9:15 AM Pre-Operative Computer Planning Laboratory
10:15 AM Lecture: TPLO Technique
11:00 AM TPLO Demonstration (Plastic Bones)
11:30 PM TPLO Hands-On Laboratory (Plastic Bones) - each participant
12:30 PM Lunch
1:00 PM TPLO Surgical Approach Demonstration (Cadaveric Specimens)
1:30 PM TPLO Hands-On Laboratory & Post-Op Rads: Right Stifle
(Cadaveric Specimens)
4:30 PM Lecture: TPLO Post-Operative Assessment
5:00 PM Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
8:00 AM Review of Day 1 Radiographs
9:00 AM TPLO Hands-On Laboratory & Post-Op Rads: Left Stifle
(Cadaveric Specimens)
10:30 AM Lecture: Small Canine Breed TPLO
11:00 AM Lecture: MPL and TPLO
Noon Lunch
12:30 PM TPLO Hands-On Laboratory: and Post-op Rads: Right Stifle
(Cadaveric Specimens)
2:00 PM TPLO Hands-On Laboratory and Post-op Rads: Left Stifle
(Cadaveric Specimens)
3:30 PM Lecture: Post-Operative Management
4:00 PM Lecture: Complications & Treatment
5:00 PM Conclusion of Course
This course has been RACE approved for 16 hours of Continuing Education (Program# 20-1212514)