Simini TPLO Roadmap Series Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:06:39 -0400 https://podcast.simini.com/ en-us © 2026 Simini TPLO Roadmap Series yes e3a77c6d-bb5c-562b-a565-4bcd8c4b793d Carl Damiani episodic false TPLO Roadmap is a veterinary surgery podcast that helps surgeons transition from training to confidently performing the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) in real clinical cases. Through conversations with experienced orthopedic surgeons, each episode focuses on the practical mechanics of the procedure—planning the osteotomy, controlling the cut, managing rotation and fixation, and avoiding common early mistakes. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Carl Damiani https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wwkjjl8mbswgv1zuu1hb8z5j1lho?.jpg Simini TPLO Roadmap Series https://podcast.simini.com/ The First-Year Curve — From Training to True Surgical Judgment The First-Year Curve — From Training to True Surgical Judgment  What actually happens after you complete a TPLO course and start operating independently? In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. Ken Bruecker break down the first-year learning curve, from early cognitive overload and strict reliance on checklists to the emergence of pattern recognition, technique drift, and developing clinical judgment. The discussion focuses on case selection, maintaining discipline as comfort increases, recognizing plateaus, and knowing when to refer—highlighting that true progress comes from building control, not chasing confidence. 

Contact Dr. Ken Bruecker at www.covesurgery.com

]]>  What actually happens after you complete a TPLO course and start operating independently? In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. Ken Bruecker break down the first-year learning curve, from early cognitive overload and strict reliance on checklists to the emergence of pattern recognition, technique drift, and developing clinical judgment. The discussion focuses on case selection, maintaining discipline as comfort increases, recognizing plateaus, and knowing when to refer—highlighting that true progress comes from building control, not chasing confidence. 

Contact Dr. Ken Bruecker at www.covesurgery.com

]]> Carl Damiani Buzzsprout-19045983 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1274 full false Postoperative Assessment — Reading Your Results Like a Surgeon Postoperative Assessment — Reading Your Results Like a Surgeon The moment you review your post-op TPLO radiographs can be one of the most stressful parts of the procedure. In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. Ken Bruecker break down how to evaluate your results with structure instead of emotion, focusing on the “5 A’s” of assessment and how to separate cosmetic imperfections from true mechanical risk. The discussion covers when to act versus when to observe, how to integrate radiographic findings with patient function, and how to communicate results confidently to owners—shifting the focus from perfection to stability and successful healing. 

Contact Dr. Ken Bruecker at www.covesurgery.com

]]> The moment you review your post-op TPLO radiographs can be one of the most stressful parts of the procedure. In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. Ken Bruecker break down how to evaluate your results with structure instead of emotion, focusing on the “5 A’s” of assessment and how to separate cosmetic imperfections from true mechanical risk. The discussion covers when to act versus when to observe, how to integrate radiographic findings with patient function, and how to communicate results confidently to owners—shifting the focus from perfection to stability and successful healing. 

Contact Dr. Ken Bruecker at www.covesurgery.com

]]> Carl Damiani Buzzsprout-19045937 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 964 1 8 full false The First Independent TPLO: When You’re Finally Alone The First Independent TPLO: When You’re Finally Alone  The first independent TPLO isn’t just a technical milestone—it’s a shift in judgment and responsibility. In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. Kevin Benjamino discuss how surgeons move from supervised training to operating alone, focusing on case selection, pre-operative planning, and the mindset required to avoid early catastrophic mistakes. Rather than relying on confidence, the discussion emphasizes building structural readiness through disciplined preparation, predictable case selection, and clear “go/no-go” decision criteria. 

About Dr. Benjamino:
Dr. Kevin Benjamino is an ACVS Diplomate at MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets.

]]>  The first independent TPLO isn’t just a technical milestone—it’s a shift in judgment and responsibility. In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. Kevin Benjamino discuss how surgeons move from supervised training to operating alone, focusing on case selection, pre-operative planning, and the mindset required to avoid early catastrophic mistakes. Rather than relying on confidence, the discussion emphasizes building structural readiness through disciplined preparation, predictable case selection, and clear “go/no-go” decision criteria. 

About Dr. Benjamino:
Dr. Kevin Benjamino is an ACVS Diplomate at MedVet Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets.

]]> Carl Damiani Buzzsprout-18841235 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 913 1 1 full false TPLO Planning: What Actually Deserves Your Attention TPLO Planning: What Actually Deserves Your Attention  In this episode of the Simini TPLO Roadmap Series, Carl Damiani and Dr. David Dycus explore the critical transition from digital planning to real surgical execution. They discuss how experienced surgeons design TPLO plans that tolerate small deviations, prioritize fixation and stability over geometric perfection, and account for the dynamic forces present in live patients. The episode introduces practical concepts like osteotomy geometry, segment control, load transfer, and a pre-operative planning checklist that helps surgeons enter the operating room with confidence and control. 

About Dr. Dycus:

 Dr. David Dycus, who is the founder and board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics in the Washington DC area. Along with actively practicing orthopedic surgery and sports medicine he is also the founder of Ortho Vet Consulting where he has lectured and taught courses all over the world including introduction and advanced TPLO courses.  
 

]]>  In this episode of the Simini TPLO Roadmap Series, Carl Damiani and Dr. David Dycus explore the critical transition from digital planning to real surgical execution. They discuss how experienced surgeons design TPLO plans that tolerate small deviations, prioritize fixation and stability over geometric perfection, and account for the dynamic forces present in live patients. The episode introduces practical concepts like osteotomy geometry, segment control, load transfer, and a pre-operative planning checklist that helps surgeons enter the operating room with confidence and control. 

About Dr. Dycus:

 Dr. David Dycus, who is the founder and board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics in the Washington DC area. Along with actively practicing orthopedic surgery and sports medicine he is also the founder of Ortho Vet Consulting where he has lectured and taught courses all over the world including introduction and advanced TPLO courses.  
 

]]> Carl Damiani Buzzsprout-18841280 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 937 1 3 full false Your Equipment Is Either Helping You or Hurting You Your Equipment Is Either Helping You or Hurting You  Even well-trained surgeons can feel unexpected stress when performing their first independent TPLO cases. In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. David Dycus explore why early surgical difficulty is often driven not by anatomy or technical skill, but by equipment familiarity, operating room setup, and cognitive load. The discussion focuses on standardizing tools, rehearsing the surgical environment, and recognizing system failures before incision so surgeons can focus on the patient rather than fighting their equipment. 

About Dr. Dycus:

 Dr. David Dycus, who is the founder and board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics in the Washington DC area. Along with actively practicing orthopedic surgery and sports medicine he is also the founder of Ortho Vet Consulting where he has lectured and taught courses all over the world including introduction and advanced TPLO courses. 


]]>  Even well-trained surgeons can feel unexpected stress when performing their first independent TPLO cases. In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. David Dycus explore why early surgical difficulty is often driven not by anatomy or technical skill, but by equipment familiarity, operating room setup, and cognitive load. The discussion focuses on standardizing tools, rehearsing the surgical environment, and recognizing system failures before incision so surgeons can focus on the patient rather than fighting their equipment. 

About Dr. Dycus:

 Dr. David Dycus, who is the founder and board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics in the Washington DC area. Along with actively practicing orthopedic surgery and sports medicine he is also the founder of Ortho Vet Consulting where he has lectured and taught courses all over the world including introduction and advanced TPLO courses. 


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