Nexus Veterinary CE
Principles of Arthrodesis - Carpus, Tarsus and Shoulder (June 2025)
Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 06/21/2025 at 8:00 AM (MDT)
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- Veterinarian - $2,550
Course Description
Arthrodesis is a technique used to return function to limbs having severe damage to a joint. Arthrodesis is also referred to as “fusion of the joint”. The goal of arthrodesis is bone fusion across the joint to eliminate joint pain and provide joint stability. Arthrodesis may be partial or complete depending on the degree and location of the problem in the joint. Arthrodesis is performed commonly in the carpus and tarsus and less commonly in the shoulder, elbow and stifle. This course will discuss the indications, principles and technique of partial and complete arthrodesis of the carpus, tarsus and shoulder. New implant designs have made arthrodesis much simpler and more affordable. Postoperative management and complications will also be discussed.
Learning Objectives
· Understand indications and principles of partial and complete arthrodesis
· Learn how to plan an arthrodesis of the carpus, tarsus and shoulder
· Learn how to harvest and apply a bone graft
· Learn how to perform a partial and complete arthrodesis of the carpus
· Learn how to perform a partial and complete arthrodesis of the tarsus
· Learn how to perform a complete arthrodesis of the shoulder
· Learn how to manage common complications seen with arthrodesis
· Learn how to manage patients postoperatively after arthrodesis
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.
Day 1
| 8:00am | Welcome & Introductions |
| 8:05am | Indications and principles of arthrodesis |
| 8:30am | Bone graft options and technique |
| 8:50am | Partial and complete arthrodesis of the carpus |
| 9:30am | Break |
| 9:45am | Laboratory 1 - Partial carpal arthrodesis and shoulder bone graft (bilateral cadaver) |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | Laboratory 2 - Pancarpal arthrodesis (bilateral cadaver) |
| 3:00pm | Break |
| 3:15pm | Partial and complete arthrodesis of the tarsus |
| 4:00pm | Laboratory 3 - Partial arthrodesis of the tarsus (bilateral cadaver) |
| 5:30pm | Conclusion of Day 1 |
Day 2
| 8:00am | Review of Day 1 radiographs |
| 8:45am | Laboratory 4 - Pantarsal arthrodesis and ilial bone graft (bilateral cadaver) |
| 11:30am | Complications – types and how to manage. |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:45pm | Arthrodesis of the shoulder |
| 1:30pm | Laboratory 5 - Shoulder arthrodesis (bilateral cadaver) |
| 4:00pm | Postoperative management |
| 4:15pm | Wrap up discussion |
| 4:30pm | Conclusion of Course |
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