Principles of Fracture Stabilization

December 1-3, 2026

Are you interested in learning or improving your approach and reduction of long bone fractures? Are you interested in learning simple techniques designed for the general practitioner to stabilize the most commonly seen fractures in dogs and cats? This laboratory is the one for you!

The participant will learn reliable techniques and valuable practical tips helpful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures of the long bones. 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, including IM pin/cerclage, tension band, bone plating, and External Skeletal Fixation (ESF), through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following the 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.

Course Location:
Viticus Group Nashville Center 1
811 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37214

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Date: December 1-3, 2026
Venue: Viticus Group Nashville Center 1
Category: Orthopedic Surgery
Enrollment Capacity: 24
CE Hours: 20
Cost: $3,100
Instructors: Payne Pachuda
Timothy James, DVM, DACVS, CCRT (Surgery)

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Are you interested in learning or improving your approach and reduction of long bone fractures? Are you interested in learning simple techniques designed for the general practitioner to stabilize the most commonly seen fractures in dogs and cats? This laboratory is the one for you!

The participant will learn reliable techniques and valuable practical tips helpful in repairing simple and more challenging comminuted fractures of the long bones. 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, including IM pin/cerclage, tension band, bone plating, and External Skeletal Fixation (ESF), through lecture and clinical case presentations. Following the 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

At the completion of this course, participants will
• Diagnose, classify, and make treatment plans for fractures of the long bones of the dog and cat
• To be able to manage long bone fractures with intramedullary pin (IM)/cerclage wire, bone plates, and linear External Skeletal Fixator (ESF)
• To be able to repair avulsion fractures with pin and tension band stabilization
• To be accomplished at the surgical approaches to the long bones, assess post-operative repairs of the laboratory exercises
• To be able to assess follow-up clinical and radiograph evaluations for healing on clinical cases

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Course Instructors

Hotel and Transportation

Payne Pachuda

Timothy James, DVM, DACVS, CCRT (Surgery)

Hotel and Transportation Information

Preferred hotel options are available for WVC Academy Nashville participants, with select properties located within walking distance of the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Participants walking between nearby hotels and the Viticus campus should be aware that rain is possible; please plan accordingly.

Hotels - Book Your Stay

Viticus Group has secured preferred rates at the following partner hotels for WVC Academy Nashville participants. Please click the blue links to book your stay.

Stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport

• 832 Royal Parkway, Nashville, TN 37214

• Located adjacent to Viticus Group Nashville Center 1.

• Closest access to the training facilities.

• Preferred rate: $139 or 15% off, whichever is lower.

• Rates available through Dec. 31, 2026.

• Airport shuttle service is available. Please arrange airport transportation directly with the hotel; shuttle schedules and availability may vary.

• Transportation between the hotel and Viticus Group Nashville Center 1 will not be provided, as the facility is within walking distance.

Stay at Element by Westin

• 2825 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

• Located approximately 0.5 miles from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1.

• Convenient access within walking distance.

• Preferred rates: January–March $119, April–October $139, November–December $119.

• Rates available through Dec. 31, 2026.

• Airport shuttle service is available. Please arrange airport transportation directly with the hotel; shuttle schedules and availability may vary.

• Transportation between the hotel and Viticus Group Nashville Center 1 will not be provided, as the facility is within walking distance. Complimentary hotel shuttle service is available to and from the airport and to and from locations within a 2-mile radius of the hotel, including Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Shuttle service must be scheduled in advance with the hotel front desk.

Stay at AC by Marriott Nashville Downtown

• 410 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203

• Located downtown, 4 blocks from Broadway.

• Approximately 7.2 miles from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1.

• Preferred rate: 12% off the best available rate.

• Rates available through Dec. 31, 2026.

• High-demand blackout dates may apply.

• Participants staying downtown will need to arrange their own transportation to and from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Transportation options may include taxi service, Uber, or Lyft.

Stay at Springhill Suites by Marriott Nashville Downtown

• 410 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203

• Located downtown, 4 blocks from Broadway.

• Approximately 7.2 miles from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1.

• Preferred rate: 12% off the best available rate.

• Rates available through Dec. 31, 2026.

• High-demand blackout dates may apply.

• Participants staying downtown will need to arrange their own transportation to and from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Transportation options may include taxi service, Uber, or Lyft.

Stay at Caption by Hyatt

• 118 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

• Located in The Gulch in downtown Nashville.

• Approximately 9 miles from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1.

• Convenient access to restaurants and entertainment.

• Preferred rates: January–March $179, April–June $199, July–August $179, September–December $199.

• Rates available through Dec. 31, 2026.

• Participants staying downtown will need to arrange their own transportation to and from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Transportation options may include taxi service, Uber, or Lyft.
Transportation

Airport Transportation

Element Nashville Airport and Home2 Suites both offer airport shuttle service. Please arrange airport transportation directly with your hotel. Shuttle schedules and availability may vary.

Hotel Transportation to Viticus Group Nashville Center 1

Element Nashville Airport:
Transportation between the hotel and the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1 will not be provided, as the facility is within walking distance. Complimentary shuttle service is available at the hotel both to-and-from the airport, and to-and-from locations within a 2-mile radius of the hotel, including the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Shuttle service must be scheduled in advance with the hotel front desk.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport:
Transportation between the hotel and the Viticus Group Nashville Center 1 will not be provided, as the facility is within walking distance.

Staying Elsewhere

If you choose to stay at Caption by Hyatt or another hotel in the Broadway or downtown areas, you will need to arrange your own transportation to-and-from Viticus Group Nashville Center 1. Transportation options may include taxi service, Uber, or Lyft.

Principles of Fracture Stabilization

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Learning Objectives

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LAB INSTRUCTOR

Principles of Fracture Stabilization