Advanced TPLO Bundle (September 2025)

Advanced TPLO Bundle (September 2025)

Bundle Advanced TPLO 1 and Advanced TPLO 2 to save on both courses!

This bundle contains registration for the following courses and dates:

September 25-26, 2025 Advanced TPLO 1 in Park City, Utah

September 27-28, 2025 Advanced TPLO 2 in Park City, Utah

 

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  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 09/25/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    September 25 - 26, 2025 | Park City, UT

    This course is intended for veterinary professionals who have completed an introductory TPLO course and are ready to take on more specialized, advanced cases.

    Now that you're comfortable with TPLO surgery for routine CrCL injuries, are you ready to tackle more challenging patients? This two-day advanced course is designed for veterinary professionals looking to expand their expertise in treating complex joint conditions using TPLO techniques. The course will focus on CrCL repair in toy breed dogs and cats, as well as in dogs with concomitant patellar luxation, providing a deeper understanding of the anatomical challenges and surgical considerations unique to these patients.

    Key topics include the addition of isometric extracapsular sutures to stabilize the stifle following TPLO surgery, addressing excessive internal rotation post-surgery, and treating dogs with hyper-lax stifles. Additionally, the course will cover advanced techniques such as TPLO combined with Tibial Tuberosity Transposition (TTT) for managing low-grade medial patellar luxation (MPL), and Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO) for high-grade MPL.

    By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to confidently approach complex TPLO surgeries and modifications, ensuring excellent functional outcomes for smaller patients and those with challenging joint conditions.

    Course Objectives

    • Learn how to approach TPLO surgery in toy breeds and cats, addressing unique anatomical considerations.
    • Gain proficiency in using the vPOP Planning App for pre-surgical planning specific to toy breed TPLO cases.
    • Learn how to modify the TPLO procedure in patients with concomitant patellar luxation.
    • Master TPLO combined with Isometric Extracapsular Sutures to control internal rotation for improved surgical outcomes.
    • Understand and utilize the OrthoSta system for enhanced surgical precision.
    • Perform TPLO combined with Tibial Tuberosity Transposition (TTT) for managing low-grade MPL, and Distal Femoral Osteotomy (DFO) for high-grade MPL.
    • Develop a deeper understanding of advanced surgical modifications to improve outcomes in patients with joint deformities.

    Day 1

    8:00amWelcome & Introductions
    8:05amTPLO in Toy Breeds & Cats
    8:35amvPOP – Planning App
    9:00amLaboratory 1: Computer Planning of Toy Breed TPLO
    9:30amLaboratory 2: Toy Breed TPLO (plastic bone and cadaver)
    12:00pmLunch
    12:30pmTPLO with Isometric Extracap Suture to Control Internal Rotation
    1:00pmOverview of the OrthoSta System
    1:30pm Laboratory 3: TPLO and Isometric Extracapsular (plastic bone & cadaver)
    4:30pmConclusion of Day 1


    Day 2

    8:00amReview of Day 1 Radiographs
    9:00amTPLO with low Grade MPL (TPLO-M, TTT)
    9:30amLaboratory 1: TPLO-M (plastic bone & cadaver)
    11:00amLaboratory 2: TPLO with TTT (plastic bone & cadaver)
    12:00pmLunch
    12:30pmTPLO with high grade MPL (DFO)
    1:00pmLaboratory 3: TPLO with Distal Femoral Osteotomy (plastic bone & cadaver)
    4:00pmDiscussion
    4:30pmConclusion of Course

    Don Hulse

    DVM, DACVS, DECVS

    Dr. Hulse was led to veterinary orthopedics by his passion for mechanics and his unconditional love for animals. As a clinician, he has dedicated his surgery career to providing minimally-invasive orthopedic care at at a fair and accessible price.

    Dr. Hulse has built a lasting legacy in veterinary medicine through decades of helping other veterinarians and technicians advance their careers. As a world-renowned lecturer and researcher, he is frequently invited to teach at national and international veterinary conferences. Dr. Hulse has also authored books and chapters for veterinary textbooks, including his contributions to the industry-defining textbook, Small Animal Arthroscopy. As a clinical researcher, he has focused his work on minimally invasive orthopedic procedures for fractures and joint disorders. 

    Dr. Hulse received his DVM from Texas A&M Veterinary School in 1970. He completed his surgical training at Kansas State University in 1973 and was board certified in 1977. In addition to working as a surgeon in private practice, Dr. Hulse has been teaching veterinary orthopedic surgery as an A&M faculty member for over 30 years. 

    Don enjoys spending his free time in Austin and College Station with his wife and son.

    Location: Park City, Utah

    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. 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
  • Includes a Live In-Person Event on 09/27/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

    September 27 - 28, 2025 | Park City, UT

    This course requires participants to have completed the TPLO - Advanced TPLO 1.

    Now that you have are comfortable with TPLO to treat routine CrCL injuries in dogs, are you ready to tackle the most difficult patients? This course will address CrCL repair using TPLO in dogs that have excessively steep tibial plateau angles, concomitant limb deformities and revision strategies for dogs with a failed TPLO. Treating special conditions such as these require accurate planning and modifications of the traditional TPLO technique. If performed by a properly trained surgeon, clinical function can be excellent following treatment of these conditions.

    Learning Objectives

    • Learn how to perform a TPLO in dogs with an excessive tibial plateau angle.
    • Learn how to perform a modified (neutral) cranial closing wedge osteotomy
    • Learn how to perform a TPLO in a dog with a tibial deformity.
    • Learn how to revise a TPLO complicated by a postoperative tibial fracture.

    Day 1

    8:00amWelcome & Introductions
    8:05amExcessive TPA and TPLO
    8:35amvPOP – Planning App
    9:00amLaboratory 1: Computer Planning of TPLO with excessive TPA
    9:30amLaboratory 2: TPLO Combined with CCW (plastic bone and cadaver
    12:00pmLunch
    12:30pmModified (Neutral) CCW Osteotomy
    1:30pmLaboratory 3: Neutral CCW Osteotomy (plastic bone & cadaver
    4:30pmConclusion of Day 1

    Day 2

    8:00amReview of Day 1 Radiographs
    9:00amTPLO with Tibial Deformitie
    9:30amLaboratory 1: Tibial Deformity computer planning
    10:00amLaboratory 2: TPLO with Varus/Valgus Tibial Deformity (plastic bone & cadaver
    12:00pmLunch
    12:30pmProcedural Modifications to Address the Difficult TPLO Rotation
    12:45pmTPLO Revision Surgery
    1:15pmFibular Osteotomy – Cadaver Demonstration
    1:45pmLaboratory 3: TPLO Fracture Revision (cadaver) and Fibular Osteotomy
    4:00pmDiscussion
    4:30pmConclusion 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.

    Location: Park City, Utah

    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. 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