TPLO for Cruciate Ligament Rupture

TPLO surgery is the gold standard treatment for dogs that have partially or fully ruptured the cranial cruciate ligament. This ligament is equivalent to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in man and is key to providing stifle (knee) support; injury to this ligament results in lameness due to joint instability and pain. TPLO surgery is suitable for small and large breed dogs and can be performed in animals of any age. It is the most reliable technique to return dogs to full activity following rupture of the ligament. Rob has been performing this surgery successfully for over twenty years.

TPLO for Cruciate Ligament Rupture

TPLO surgery is the gold standard treatment for dogs that have partially or fully ruptured the cranial cruciate ligament. This ligament is equivalent to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in man and is key to providing stifle (knee) support; injury to this ligament results in lameness due to joint instability and pain. TPLO surgery is suitable for small and large breed dogs and can be performed in animals of any age. It is the most reliable technique to return dogs to full activity following rupture of the ligament. Rob has been performing this surgery successfully for over twenty years.

Progressive Deterioration

Dogs with cruciate ligament rupture often have a progressive deterioration in the use of their leg over many months. Initially, lameness is mild and transient and tends to rapidly improve with rest and anti-inflammatory medication. This mild and intermittent lameness is typical of the early stages of cruciate ligament rupture when most of the ligament is still intact and functioning. If untreated at this stage, the ligament will progressively tear, and lameness will become persistent and severe; this corresponds to a complete rupture of the ligament. TPLO surgery is the treatment of choice at any stage of cruciate ligament rupture. We recommend early treatment since this can prevent full ligament rupture from occurring, thereby hastening your pet’s recovery and improving their comfort and mobility. Drag the circle to view before and after surgery images.

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TPLO Surgery Information

TPLO Surgery Information
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TPLO Surgery

TPLO surgery changes the way that the two knee bones (femur and tibia) interact through cutting, repositioning and fixing the tibia in a slightly different position. This provides joint stability without the need to replace the cruciate ligament.

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