Fundamentals of Clinical Orthopedics [February & June at Houston Campus]

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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.

  • TPLO - Principles and Surgery [June 2026 | Houston Campus]
    Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/20/2026 at 7:00 AM (MDT)

    June 20-21, 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.

    Kayla Corriveau, DVM, DACVS-SA

    Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon

    Dr. Corriveau grew up in Southern California and developed an early interest in veterinary medicine through a love of science and problem-solving. She earned her DVM from Western University of Health Sciences in 2011 and went on to complete a rotating internship at California Veterinary Specialists, followed by surgical specialty internships at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego and the University of Pennsylvania. She then pursued a small animal surgical residency at Texas A&M University, where her passion for orthopedic surgery and biomechanics solidified into a dedicated career focus.

    After residency, Dr. Corriveau joined the faculty at Auburn University in 2017, where she is now an Associate Professor of Small Animal Orthopedics. Her clinical and research interests include minimally invasive fracture repair, stifle stabilization, canine elbow dysplasia, joint arthroscopy, and regenerative therapies. In addition to her clinical work, she is deeply committed to advancing surgical education and teaches orthopedic lecture and lab courses across the United States. Her ongoing research and national teaching efforts reflect her commitment to improving surgical techniques and elevating the standard of care in veterinary orthopedics.