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Small Animal

Techniques to Manage eTPA

Friday, October 24, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM  

Recorded for On-Demand Eligible for ACVS MOC

Cranial cruciate ligament injury (CrCL) is common in dogs. One predisposing factor responsible for CrCL injury in the dog is the presence of an excessive Tibial Plateau Angle (eTPA). Osteotomy techniques have become the most popular methods to stabilize the CrCL deficient stifle in the dog. A number of different osteotomy techniques have been described to effectively manage CrCL injury in the presence of eTPA, each with its inherent advantages and disadvantages. This seminar presents techniques, including double-cut TPLO, mCrCWO, CBLO, and CORA-based TPLO. Surgeons with extensive knowledge and experience present the advantages and disadvantages of their chosen technique. In addition, speakers present outcomes, complications, and how to manage complications.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion of this seminar participants will be able to choose an osteotomy technique and as well as plan for a technique to correct eTPA in the dog.
  • Upon completion of this seminar participants will be able to describe the methods for execution of each technique presented.
  • Upon completion of this seminar participants will be able to describe the outcome each technique as well as complications and management of such associated with each technique.

Presentations:

  • 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM  
    Management of eTPA with Mechanical Axis KBLO

    Speaker: Kenneth Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Continuing Orthopedic Veterinary Education

  • 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM  
    Management of eTPA with mCCWO

    Speaker: Caleb C. Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics), ACVS Founding Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery (he/him/his) – Omega Veterinary Group

  • 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM  
    Management of eTPA with TPLO

    Speaker: Michael P. Kowaleski, DVM, DACVS, DECVS, ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) – Tufts University

  • 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM  
    Management of eTPA with Proximal Osteotomy CBLOI

    Speaker: Chad Andrews, DVM, DACVS

  • 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM  
    Panel Discussion: Techniques to Manage eTPA

    Speaker: Kenneth Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR – Continuing Orthopedic Veterinary Education

    Speaker: Caleb C. Hudson, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics), ACVS Founding Fellow, Joint Replacement Surgery (he/him/his) – Omega Veterinary Group

    Speaker: Michael P. Kowaleski, DVM, DACVS, DECVS, ACVS Founding Fellow, Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Orthopedics) – Tufts University

    Speaker: Chad Andrews, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)