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|Events|December 4, 2017

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy

Date: January 12 - January 14, 2018

Description:

Are you ready to move on to the next level in cranial cruciate ligament repair? 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 surgical anatomy and approach to the stifle. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to assess the participants repair technique. Postoperative management will also be discussed. This course is appropriate for specialists, residents, interns and general practitioners with an interest in advancing their decision-making skills and treatment of patients having CrCL rupture.

Event type: Hands-on Lab

Event Address: Oquendo Center2425 E Oquendo Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada, united states

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For More Information:Penny McKay,WVC

2425 E Oquendo Rd ,Las Vegas ,Nevada ,89120 ,United States

702.675.7805 , [email protected]


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