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|Events|March 19, 2019
Tibial Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy Wet Lab
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Date: August 18 - August 18, 2019
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Tibial plateau-leveling osteotomies have become popular techniques for the treatment of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease. This course is designed for the veterinarian who wishes to learn/refine the tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy technique and to understand the major advantages of PAX Polyaxial Locking TPLO Plate System.Part One of this course is a pre-recorded online lecture that includes a comprehensive discussion aetiopathogenesis, clinical examination, radiographic considerations, TPLO biomechanics, patient selection, complications related to TPLO surgery, pre-surgical planning, instrumentation, surgical technique, and peri/post-operative management.Part Two of this course is a hands-on workshop. Participants will perform the TPLO technique on bone models and canine cadavers under faculty supervision. This lab is only for veterinarians who already have a thorough knowledge of the relevant stifle anatomy, extensive stifle surgery experience, and prior training in bone plating techniques and principles.
Event Address: Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport4101 B Island Avenue, Philadelphia , PA, United States
Sponsor: Securos
For More Information:
1-877-266-3349 Option 2, https://www.securos.com/
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