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This bundle includes registration for two courses with a $250 discount: Principles of Fracture Repair + TPLO Principles & Surgery
Join Nexus CE for two hands-on programs that will help you build and establish a foundation in orthopedic surgery. These courses will be held on separate dates and may be led by different instructors.
This bundle includes registration for:
- Principles of Fracture Repair: Essentials for Repair of Fractures of the Radius, Tibia, Femur and Humerus | February 14-15, 2026 in Houston, Texas
- TPLO Principles and Surgery | December 12-13, 2026 in Houston, Texas
If you are planning to register more than one veterinarian from your organization, contact ce@nexus.vet to see if a discount is available for you and your team. Our learning management system is built to support individual users and may require each member to create a profile and apply a custom promotional code that is unique to your organization.
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- Veterinarian - $4,850
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This bundle includes registration for two courses with a $250 discount: Principles of Fracture Repair + TPLO Principles & Surgery
Join Nexus CE for two hands-on programs that will help you build and establish a foundation in orthopedic surgery. These courses will be held on separate dates and may be led by different instructors.
This bundle includes registration for:
- Principles of Fracture Repair: Essentials for Repair of Fractures of the Radius, Tibia, Femur and Humerus | February 14-15, 2026 in Houston, Texas
- TPLO Principles and Surgery | June 20-21, 2026 in Houston, Texas
If you are planning to register more than one veterinarian from your organization, contact ce@nexus.vet to see if a discount is available for you and your team. Our learning management system is built to support individual users and may require each member to create a profile and apply a custom promotional code that is unique to your organization.
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Register
- Veterinarian - $4,850
- More Information
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This bundle includes registration for two courses with a $250 discount: Principles of Fracture Repair + TPLO Principles & Surgery
Join Nexus CE for two hands-on programs that will help you build and establish a foundation in orthopedic surgery. These courses will be held on separate dates and may be led by different instructors.
This bundle includes registration for:
- Principles of Fracture Repair: Essentials for Repair of Fractures of the Radius, Tibia, Femur and Humerus | February 14-15, 2026 in Houston, Texas
- TPLO Principles and Surgery | April 11-12, 2026 in Houston, Texas
If you are planning to register more than one veterinarian from your organization, contact ce@nexus.vet to see if a discount is available for you and your team. Our learning management system is built to support individual users and may require each member to create a profile and apply a custom promotional code that is unique to your organization.
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Register
- Veterinarian - $4,850
- More Information
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 02/19/2026 at 8:00 AM (MST)
February 19 - 20, 2026 | Park City, Utah | 2-Day Course
RACE ID: 20-1298313
CE Hours: 16Overall Course Description:
This is an advanced level course designed for practitioners that have completed the “Principles of Fracture Repair” course (or equivalent) and have experience with fracture repair. The course is one of three advanced courses designed to train veterinarians to reach a high level of expertise in veterinary orthopedics. These techniques are difficult and quite demanding. They require a firm understanding of orthopedic principles, tissue handling, use of power equipment, locking plate technique, and use of bone clamps and other orthopedic instrumentation.
Fractures of the humerus and radius/ulna are common in dogs and cats. This course will discuss decision-making, surgical approach, fracture reduction techniques and surgical repair of different types of simple and comminuted fractures of the humerus and radius/ulna.
This course is designed to take one to a higher level in fracture repair. We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures. New implant designs have made fracture repair much simpler and more affordable. In addition, postoperative management of patients has also been simplified and complications are rare if the principles of fracture repair are followed.
This course will familiarize participants with fracture repair techniques through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the principles of bone healing and the differences between secondary and primary bone healing.
2. Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the humerus and radius/ulna.
3. Discuss the concept of direct versus indirect fracture reduction and decision making on approach.
4. Learn how to correctly apply locking bone plates, plate and rod repair, lag screws and pin, Orthosta sutures and tension bands.
5. Discuss fracture fixation and surgical approaches for proximal, diaphyseal and distal fractures of the humerus, and radius/ulna.
6. Learn how to repair an ulnar fracture combined with a radial head luxation (Monteggia fracture)
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.
COMPLICATED HUMERUS AND RADIUS/ULNA FRACTURES AGENDA
Day 1
- 8:00am Welcome & Introductions
- 8:05am Direct & indirect fracture reduction: A review
- 8:20am Comminuted humeral shaft fractures
- 8:45am Humeral condylar and supracondylar fractures
- 9:45am Break
- 10:00am Laboratory 1: Demo of lateral condyle fracture repair
- (Cadaver) – HCS and plate
- 10:30pm Laboratory 2: Lateral condyle fracture repair
- (Plastic Bone Model & R leg of Cadaver) – HCS and plate
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 12:45pm Laboratory 3: Demo of indirect reduction of humeral shaft fracture
- (Cadaver) – Double-Plate
- 1:15pm Laboratory 4: Indirect reduction of humeral shaft fracture
- (Plastic Bone Model & R leg of Cadaver) – Double-Plate
- 2:30pm Laboratory 5: Demo of supracondylar Y-fracture repair
- (Cadaver) – HCS and Double-Plate
- 3:00pm Laboratory 6: Supracondylar Y-fracture repair
- (Plastic Bone Model & L leg of Cadaver) – HCS and Double-Plate
- 5:00pm Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
- 8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs
- 9:00am Break
- 9:15pm Comminuted Radius/Ulna Shaft Fractures
- 9:45am Laboratory 7: Demo of indirect reduction of radius/ulna fracture
- (Cadaver) – Plate and Rod
- 10:00pm Laboratory 8: Indirect reduction of radius/ulna fracture
- (Cadaver both legs) – Plate and Rod
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 12:45pm Ulnar Fractures and Monteggia Fractures
- 1:15pm Laboratory 9: Demo of Repair of articular fracture of olecranon
- (Cadaver) –Plate and pin
- 1:35pm Laboratory 10: Indirect reduction of articular fracture of olecranon
- (L leg of Cadaver) – Plate and pin
- 2:35pm Laboratory 9: Demo of Repair of Monteggia fracture
- (Cadaver) – Plate, Orthosta Suture
- 3:00pm Laboratory 10: Repair of Monteggia fracture
- (R leg of Cadaver) – Plate, Orthosta Suture
- 4:15pm Wrap-up discussion
- 4:30pm Conclusion of Course
Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota, Dr. Avendano's blend of surgical expertise, compassion, and love for animals makes him a valuable addition to the veterinary community.
After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology, Society, and Environment from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Avendano pursued his veterinary education at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. His dedication to surgical excellence led him to complete a rotating internship at Mississippi State University followed by a surgical internship at VCA Hollywood in Florida. Dr. Avendano then undertook his surgical residency at Veterinary Surgical Centers in northern Virginia, culminating in his board certification in 2024.
While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.
Shane J. Andrews, DVM, DACVS-SA
Dr. Andrews graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and then entered the United States Army as a Veterinary Corps Officer serving assignments in Japan, Colorado, Okinawa, and Germany. He completed a Small Animal Surgery Residency at Michigan State University in 2017 and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He recently settled down in St. George, Utah and is the owner of Solace Veterinary Specialty Center. He continues to serve his country in the US Army reserves as a veterinary specialist and consultant.
Dr. Andrews’ professional interests include minimally invasive fracture repair, cranial cruciate ligament disease, and wound healing. He is the founder of the Southern Utah Veterinary CE Circuit and enjoys teaching and instructing technicians, clinicians, and surgeons on topics of veterinary surgery.
Dr. Andrews is happily married to his wife Amy and has four children: Jayden, Tia, Jett, and Niko. He enjoys cycling, running, hiking, and spending time with family.
This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. Bark City is home to the renowned veterinary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brian Beale.
Included in Your Experience
When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included.
- Complimentary lunch
- All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
- Instructor’s course notes
Visit Us 5373 UT-224, Park City, UT 84098
Call Us 435.200.2161
Email Us ce@nexus.vet-
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- Veterinarian - $2,550
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 02/21/2026 at 8:00 AM (MST)
February 21 - 22, 2026 | Park City, Utah | 2-Day Course
Overall Course Description:
This is an advanced level course designed for practitioners that have completed the “Principles of Fracture Repair” course (or equivalent) and have experience with fracture repair. The course is one of three advanced courses designed to train veterinarians to reach a high level of expertise in veterinary orthopedics. These techniques are difficult and quite demanding. They require a firm understanding of orthopedic principles, tissue handling, use of power equipment, locking plate technique, and use of bone clamps and other orthopedic instrumentation.
Fractures of the femur and tibia are common in dogs and cats. This course will discuss decision-making, surgical approach, fracture reduction techniques and surgical repair of different types of simple and comminuted fractures of the femur and tibia.
This course is designed to take the general practitioner to a higher level in fracture repair. We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures. New implant designs have made fracture repair much simpler and more affordable. In addition, postoperative management of patients has also been simplified and complications are rare if the principles of fracture repair are followed.
This course will familiarize participants with fracture repair techniques through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the principles of bone healing and the differences between secondary and primary bone healing.
2. Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the femur and tibia.
3. Discuss the concept of direct versus indirect fracture reduction and decision making on approach.
4. Learn how to correctly apply locking bone plates, plate and rod repair, lag screws and pin and tension band.
5. Discuss fracture fixation and surgical approaches for proximal, diaphyseal and distal fractures of the tibia, and femur.
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.
Day 1
8:00am Welcome & Introductions 8:05am Direct & Indirect Fracture Reduction: A Review 8:20am Femoral Head and Neck Fractures 8:50am Laboratory 1: Demo capital physeal and femoral neck fracture repair (Cadaver) – k-wires and HCS/wire 9:15am Laboratory 2: Direct reduction of capital physeal fracture (Plastic Bone Model & R leg of Cadaver) – k-wires 10:30am Laboratory 3: Direct reduction of femoral neck fracture (Plastic Bone Model & L leg of Cadaver) – HCS, k-wire 12:00pm Lunch 12:45pm Comminuted Femoral Shaft Fractures 1:15pm Laboratory 4: Demo of indirect reduction of femoral shaft fracture (Cadaver) – Plate and Rod and Double-Plate 1:30pm Laboratory 5: Indirect reduction of femoral shaft fracture (Cadaver both legs) – Plate and Rod or Double-Plate 3:15pm Distal femoral physeal and supratrochlear fractures 3:30pm Laboratory 6: Direct reduction of distal femoral physeal fracture (Cadaver R leg) – Pins 4:15pm Laboratory 7: Direct reduction of distal femoral supratrochlear fracture (Cadaver L leg) – Pins 5:00pm Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs 9:00am Comminuted Tibial Shaft Fractures 9:30am Laboratory 8: Demo of indirect reduction of tibial shaft fracture (Cadaver) – Plate and Rod or Double-Plate 9:45am Laboratory 9: Indirect reduction of tibial shaft fracture (Cadaver both legs) – Plate and Rod or Double-Plate 12:00pm Lunch 12:45pm Distal Tibial Fractures 1:15pm Laboratory 10: Demo of repair of distal tibial shaft fracture (Cadaver) – Double-Plate (straight and T-plate) 1:30pm Laboratory 11: Repair of distal tibial shaft fracture (Cadaver both legs) – Double-Plate (straight and T-plate) 3:15pm Tibial Tuberosity Fractures 3:30pm Laboratory 12: Demo of Direct Reduction of Tibial Tuberosity Fracture (Cadaver) – Pin and Tension Band 3:45pm Laboratory 13: Direct Reduction of Tibial Tuberosity Fracture (Cadaver both legs) – Pin and Tension Band 4:45pm Wrap up discussion 5:00pm Conclusion of Course Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota, Dr. Avendano's blend of surgical expertise, compassion, and love for animals makes him a valuable addition to the veterinary community.
After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology, Society, and Environment from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Avendano pursued his veterinary education at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. His dedication to surgical excellence led him to complete a rotating internship at Mississippi State University followed by a surgical internship at VCA Hollywood in Florida. Dr. Avendano then undertook his surgical residency at Veterinary Surgical Centers in northern Virginia, culminating in his board certification in 2024.
While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.
Shane J. Andrews, DVM, DACVS-SA
Dr. Andrews graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and then entered the United States Army as a Veterinary Corps Officer serving assignments in Japan, Colorado, Okinawa, and Germany. He completed a Small Animal Surgery Residency at Michigan State University in 2017 and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He recently settled down in St. George, Utah and is the owner of Solace Veterinary Specialty Center. He continues to serve his country in the US Army reserves as a veterinary specialist and consultant.
Dr. Andrews’ professional interests include minimally invasive fracture repair, cranial cruciate ligament disease, and wound healing. He is the founder of the Southern Utah Veterinary CE Circuit and enjoys teaching and instructing technicians, clinicians, and surgeons on topics of veterinary surgery.
Dr. Andrews is happily married to his wife Amy and has four children: Jayden, Tia, Jett, and Niko. He enjoys cycling, running, hiking, and spending time with family.
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 03/26/2026 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
March 26 - 27, 2026 | Park City, Utah | 2-Day Course
This is an advanced level course designed for practitioners that have completed the “Principles of Fracture Repair” course (or equivalent) and have experience with fracture repair. The course is one of three advanced courses designed to train veterinarians to reach a high level of expertise in veterinary orthopedics. These techniques are difficult and quite demanding. They require a firm understanding of orthopedic principles, tissue handling, use of power equipment, locking plate technique, and use of bone clamps and other orthopedic instrumentation.
Fractures of the pelvis are common in dogs and cats. Pelvic fractures are also commonly accompanied by sacroiliac luxation or hip dislocation. This course will discuss decision-making, surgical approach, reduction techniques and surgical repair of fractures of the ilium and acetabulum as well as repair of sacroiliac luxation and hip dislocation.
This course is designed to take the general practitioner to a higher level in pelvic injury repair. We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing challenging pelvic fractures, sacroiliac luxation and hip dislocation. New implant designs have made fracture repair much simpler and more affordable. In addition, postoperative management of patients has also been simplified and complications are rate if the principles of fracture repair are followed.
This course will familiarize participants with repair techniques through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures and luxation on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique.
Learning Objectives:
- Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the ilium and acetabulum.
- Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize a sacroiliac luxation.
- Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize a coxofemoral dislocation.
- Learn how to surgically approach, reduce and stabilize fractures of the ilium and acetabulum
Day 1
8:00am Welcome & Introductions 8:05am Pelvic Fractures Decision Making 8:30am Ilial Fractures 9:00am Laboratory 1: Direct and Indirect Reduction of Ilial Fracture (Plastic Bone Model & Cadaver) – Bone Plate 12:00pm Lunch 12:45pm Acetabular Fractures 1:15pm Laboratory 2: Direct Reduction of Acetabular Fracture (Plastic Bone Model & Cadaver) – Bone plate 4:30pm Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs 9:00am Hip Dislocation 9:30am Laboratory 1: Hip Dislocation Repair (Plastic Bone and Cadaver) – Toggle Rod and Iliofemoral Suture 11:30am Laboratory 2: Ehmer Sling 12:00pm Lunch 12:45pm Sacroiliac Luxation 1:15pm Laboratory 3: Sacroiliac Luxation Repair (Cadaver) – Lag screw and HCS 3:15pm Laboratory 4: Sacroiliac Luxation Repair (Cadaver) – Transilial Plate 4:30pm Conclusion of Course Stephen Jones
MVB, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS
Dr. Jones is an Irish national, hailing from Co. Monaghan in the east of Ireland. He attended veterinary school at University College Dublin, where he graduated with honors in 2009. Following graduation, he moved to Hollywood in South Florida to complete a rotating and a specialty surgery internship, at the Hollywood Animal Hospital. From there, Dr. Jones moved to Gainesville, Florida where he completed a combined residency in small animal surgery and a Master’s of Science program at the University of Florida. After completion of his residency in 2015, Dr. Jones moved to Columbus, Ohio where he became a member of the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Orthopedics at The Ohio State University. Dr. Jones is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS).
To date, Dr. Jones has written and published over 20 scientific papers, over 30 scientific abstracts and has also authored several book chapters. Dr. Jones continues to question standard veterinary practices and conventions, and has a number of ongoing and planned clinical research projects that he intends to publish and present at international conferences into the future. As part of his commitment to improve the quality of orthopedic care for his patients, Dr. Jones is an active member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society and the AO ( German for “Association for the Study of Internal Fixation”). He continues to help his patients through the design and development of new surgical implants & instrumentation, and through the development (and publication) of new and innovative surgical techniques.
Dr. Jones has a passion for teaching and is frequently asked to lecture locally, nationally, and internationally. He has given over 300 continuing education lectures and has taught over 100 laboratories.
Dr. Jones’ special clinical interests include the management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture, arthroscopy, minimally invasive fracture repair, medical and surgical treatment of joint disease, and surgical management of angular limb deformities. Outside of work, Dr. Jones loves spending time with his wife Ashley and their two dogs (Finnegan and Patrick). He also loves to golf, when the weather permits!
Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota, Dr. Avendano's blend of surgical expertise, compassion, and love for animals makes him a valuable addition to the veterinary community.
After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology, Society, and Environment from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Avendano pursued his veterinary education at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. His dedication to surgical excellence led him to complete a rotating internship at Mississippi State University followed by a surgical internship at VCA Hollywood in Florida. Dr. Avendano then undertook his surgical residency at Veterinary Surgical Centers in northern Virginia, culminating in his board certification in 2024.
While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.
This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. Bark City is home to the renowned veterinary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brian Beale.
Included in Your Experience
When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included.
- Complimentary lunch
- All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
- Instructor’s course notes
Visit Us 5373 UT-224, Park City, UT 84098
Call Us 435.200.2161
Email Us ce@nexus.vet-
Register
- Veterinarian - $2,550
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 03/28/2026 at 8:00 AM (CDT)
March 28-29, 2026 | Houston, Texas | 2-Day Course
RACE ID: 20-1298313
CE Hours: 16
Overall Course Description:
This is an advanced level course designed for practitioners that have completed the “Principles of Fracture Repair” course (or equivalent) and have experience with fracture repair. The course is one of three advanced courses designed to train veterinarians to reach a high level of expertise in veterinary orthopedics. These techniques are difficult and quite demanding. They require a firm understanding of orthopedic principles, tissue handling, use of power equipment, locking plate technique, and use of bone clamps and other orthopedic instrumentation.
Fractures of the humerus and radius/ulna are common in dogs and cats. This course will discuss decision-making, surgical approach, fracture reduction techniques and surgical repair of different types of simple and comminuted fractures of the humerus and radius/ulna.
This course is designed to take one to a higher level in fracture repair. We will teach reliable techniques and give valuable practical tips useful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures. New implant designs have made fracture repair much simpler and more affordable. In addition, postoperative management of patients has also been simplified and complications are rare if the principles of fracture repair are followed.
This course will familiarize participants with fracture repair techniques through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the principles of bone healing and the differences between secondary and primary bone healing.
2. Review fracture classification and choice of fixation for fractures of the humerus and radius/ulna.
3. Discuss the concept of direct versus indirect fracture reduction and decision making on approach.
4. Learn how to correctly apply locking bone plates, plate and rod repair, lag screws and pin, Orthosta sutures and tension bands.
5. Discuss fracture fixation and surgical approaches for proximal, diaphyseal and distal fractures of the humerus, and radius/ulna.
6. Learn how to repair an ulnar fracture combined with a radial head luxation (Monteggia fracture)
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.
COMPLICATED HUMERUS AND RADIUS/ULNA FRACTURES AGENDA
Day 1
- 8:00am Welcome & Introductions
- 8:05am Direct & indirect fracture reduction: A review
- 8:20am Comminuted humeral shaft fractures
- 8:45am Humeral condylar and supracondylar fractures
- 9:45am Break
- 10:00am Laboratory 1: Demo of lateral condyle fracture repair
- (Cadaver) – HCS and plate
- 10:30pm Laboratory 2: Lateral condyle fracture repair
- (Plastic Bone Model & R leg of Cadaver) – HCS and plate
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 12:45pm Laboratory 3: Demo of indirect reduction of humeral shaft fracture
- (Cadaver) – Double-Plate
- 1:15pm Laboratory 4: Indirect reduction of humeral shaft fracture
- (Plastic Bone Model & R leg of Cadaver) – Double-Plate
- 2:30pm Laboratory 5: Demo of supracondylar Y-fracture repair
- (Cadaver) – HCS and Double-Plate
- 3:00pm Laboratory 6: Supracondylar Y-fracture repair
- (Plastic Bone Model & L leg of Cadaver) – HCS and Double-Plate
- 5:00pm Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2
- 8:00am Review of Day 1 Radiographs
- 9:00am Break
- 9:15pm Comminuted Radius/Ulna Shaft Fractures
- 9:45am Laboratory 7: Demo of indirect reduction of radius/ulna fracture
- (Cadaver) – Plate and Rod
- 10:00pm Laboratory 8: Indirect reduction of radius/ulna fracture
- (Cadaver both legs) – Plate and Rod
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 12:45pm Ulnar Fractures and Monteggia Fractures
- 1:15pm Laboratory 9: Demo of Repair of articular fracture of olecranon
- (Cadaver) –Plate and pin
- 1:35pm Laboratory 10: Indirect reduction of articular fracture of olecranon
- (L leg of Cadaver) – Plate and pin
- 2:35pm Laboratory 9: Demo of Repair of Monteggia fracture
- (Cadaver) – Plate, Orthosta Suture
- 3:00pm Laboratory 10: Repair of Monteggia fracture
- (R leg of Cadaver) – Plate, Orthosta Suture
- 4:15pm Wrap-up discussion
- 4:30pm Conclusion of Course
Brian Beale
DVM, DACVS, ACVS Founding Fellow (Minimally-Invasive Surgery)
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Beale knew he was going to be a vet since he was 9 years old. His original inspiration came from his Grandparents. Growing up he often spent his weekends at their home, covered in drool from playing with their English Mastiffs and Saint Bernards. In a recent article (American Humane), Dr. Beale wrote that his grandparents taught him the importance of the human-animal bond and the responsibility we have to give our pets the best care possible.
Dr. Beale’s passion is education. He has spent a large portion of his career teaching in hands-on surgery labs and speaking at large conferences. Dr. Beale co-authored Small Animal Arthroscopy, an industry defining textbook on orthopedics. He has written many other published articles and book chapters on specialized care.
Dr. Beale received his DVM & completed his residency at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After his board certification he joined Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in 1992 and practiced there until 2019. In 2020, Dr. Beale founded Beale's Best and Bark City Veterinary Specialists.
Dr. Beale loves being a vet because he feels like he doesn’t have to work a day in his life. He enjoys spending his free time with his 3 kids, Isabel, Danielle, and Jared, and his wife, Mary.
Dr. Beale loves the Houston Zoo and has worked with their expert team of veterinarians on many occasions. Lions, sea turtles, monkeys, sloths, and kangaroos are only a few of the animals Dr. Beale has worked with.
Dr. Beale costarred on NetGeoWILD’s hit series, Animal ER, and he even hosted his own radio show, Your Pet’s Health, which aired on Houston KTRH 740.
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 03/28/2026 at 8:00 AM (MDT)New Course
March 28 - 29, 2026 | Park City, Utah | 2-Day Course
Course Description
This is an advanced level course designed for participants that have completed a Fracture Principles course (or equivalent) and have some experience with fracture repair.
The concept of biological internal fixation has been predicated for years with the goal of maximizing preservation of the blood supply to the fractured bone. This trend resulted in new implants and new techniques that allowed surgeons to approach fracture fixation with smaller, less invasive approaches. The principal concept is to gain access to the bone via small incisions away from the fracture zone, thus preserving blood supply to the fracture fragments. Minimally invasive surgical approaches reduce pain and minimizes trauma to the soft tissues leading. The small incisions provide a means of inserting a bone plate and placing screws to achieve stabilization and osteosynthesis. Methods of fracture reduction are included using the technique of indirect fracture reduction. Participants will learn different techniques to perform minimally-invasive fracture repair using MIS approaches with and without intraoperative imaging.
The technique of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) describes the stabilization of a fractured bone with a bone plate and screws which are applied without performing an extensive open surgical approach to directly expose, reduce and stabilize the fracture. When MIPO is performed, the fracture segments are aligned using indirect reduction techniques in a closed fashion. Small plate insertion incisions are made over the anticipated (intended) locations of the proximal and distal ends of the bone plate. A tunnel is developed adjacent to the fractured bone, beneath the overlying soft tissues. The plate is inserted through the tunnel and fixed in place with bone screws inserted through the plate insertion incisions. MIPO techniques can result in superior preservation of blood supply to the fracture site, less disruption of supporting soft tissue structures, and potentially a faster return to function and more rapid bone healing than would be achieved with an open surgical approach to facilitate bone plating.
This course will familiarize participants with minimally-invasive fracture repair of shaft, articular and periarticular fractures of the humerus, radius/ulna, femur and tibia. Following lecture and case review, participants will repair fractures on plastic bone models and cadavers. Postoperative radiographs will be taken to evaluate the participants repair technique.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of minimally-invasive fracture repair.
- Learn MIPO techniques for comminuted shaft fractures of the humerus, radius, femur and tibia.
- Learn MIPO techniques for elbow fractures and periarticular fractures of the tibia.
- Learn MIPO techniques for physeal fractures.
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.
Day 1 Shaft Fractures
8:00 Welcome & Introductions
8:05 Minimally-Invasive Repair of Shaft Fractures – MIPO Techniques
8:30 Tibia Fracture Repair using MIPO Technique
8:50 Femur Fracture Repair using MIPO Technique
9:15 Break
9:30 Laboratory 1: Comminuted Tibia Fracture MIPO Repair (Plastic Bone and Cadaver) – IM Pin and Bone Plate
11:00 Laboratory 2: Comminuted Femur Fracture MIPO Repair (Cadaver) – IM Pin and Bone Plate
12:30 Lunch
1:15 Radius Fracture Repair using MIPO Technique
1:35 Laboratory 3: Comminuted Radius Ulna Fracture MIPO Repair (Cadaver) – IM Pin and Bone Plate
3:00 Humerus Fracture Repair using MIPO Technique
3:20 Laboratory 4: Comminuted Humerus Fracture MIPO Repair (Plastic Bone and Cadaver) – Double Plate using Alignment Pin
5:30 Conclusion of Day 1
Day 2 Articular and Periarticular Fractures
8:00 Review of Day 1 Radiographs
9:00 Break
9:15 Elbow fracture repair using MIPO Technique
9:45 Laboratory 5: Elbow Fracture MIPO repair (Cadaver) – Headless Compression Screw/Lag Screw, Bone Plate
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Distal Periarticular Tibial Fracture MIPO Repair
1:10 Laboratory 6: Distal Tibial Periarticular MIPO Repair (Plastic Bone and Cadaver) – Double Plate
2:45 Physeal Fracture Repair using MIPO Technique
3:00 Laboratory 7: Distal Femur Physeal Fracture Repair with MIPO (Plastic Bone and Cadaver) – K-wires
4:45 Wrap up discussion
5:00 Conclusion of Course
This unique facility is nestled on 1.4-acres in the quaint mountain town of Park City and is home to the Bark City Veterinary Specialists practice and Nexus Park City. The property has been newly renovated but retains its rustic mountain charm. Bark City is home to the renowned veterinary orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Brian Beale.
Included in Your Experience
When participating in a course at Nexus Park City, you can expect the following amenities to be included.
- Complimentary lunch
- All general/specialty instrumentation used in each course
- Instructor’s course notes
Visit Us 5373 UT-224, Park City, UT 84098
Call Us 435.200.2161
Email Us ce@nexus.vet-
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Put your skills to the test with our 3-course TPLO series! This bundle includes registration for TPLO Principles & Surgery. Advanced TPLO 1 - The Next Level, and Advanced TPLO 2 - The Top Level.
Take your orthopedic skills to the next level with Nexus Vet! This bundle is a series of three TPLO courses that will build the required knowledge and experience to master this popular method of CrCL repair.
The TPLO Mastery bundle includes registration for the following courses and dates:
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Includes a Live In-Person Event on 04/11/2026 at 8:00 AM (CDT)Featured Course
April 11-12, 2026 | Houston, Texas | 2-Day Course
Summary
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.
Javier Avendano, DVM, DACVS
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
H-Town Veterinary Specialists
Dr. Javier Avendano brings a remarkable expertise and a passion for orthopedic surgery to H-Town Veterinary Specialists. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota, Dr. Avendano's blend of surgical expertise, compassion, and love for animals makes him a valuable addition to the veterinary community.
After earning his bachelor's degree in Biology, Society, and Environment from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Avendano pursued his veterinary education at St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. His dedication to surgical excellence led him to complete a rotating internship at Mississippi State University followed by a surgical internship at VCA Hollywood in Florida. Dr. Avendano then undertook his surgical residency at Veterinary Surgical Centers in northern Virginia, culminating in his board certification in 2024.
While Dr. Avendano enjoys all aspects of surgery, his professional expertise lies in orthopedic procedures.
Terri Schiller, DVM, CCRT, DACVS
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Schiller is a DVM graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, completed her surgical training at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University and became a member of ACVS in 1995.
Currently residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Dr. Schiller provides referral surgical procedures at the VCA Western Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Calgary and is a part-time instructor for the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Throughout her 37-year career she has had a strong focus in veterinary orthopedics and is a recognized expert in companion animal total hip replacement. She is a member of the Movora Scientific Advisory Board and a regular instructor for the BioMedtrix Universal THR, Small Breed THR and Advanced THR Workshops as well a number of other orthopedic continuing education courses.
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