SpletIn a TPLO procedure, the tibia is cut (osteotomy) and rotated in order to flatten the tibial plateau (the top or joint surface of the tibia) and prevent the femur from sliding backwards. A plate is applied to the inside or medial surface of the tibia to stabilize the osteotomy. SpletTPLO is the way to go. We did one of each for my 70 lb German shepherd mix, and he recovered better in the end from the tplo. He never felt quite stable enough on the tta leg by comparison. That being said, it's expensive and the recovery time is longer and more intense for the tplo.

TPLO Surgery in Dogs: Success Rates and Alternatives

Splet19. maj 2014 · Dogs that receive the TTA procedure get back to using their operated limb approximately 2 weeks faster than dogs that receive a TPLO. Long-term (at 6 months and 1 year), however, the dogs receiving the … Splet28. feb. 2024 · Dr. Jeong and colleagues in 2024 out of Chungnam National University in South Korea evaluated the effects of these surgeries in dogs and their short-term … bara calais

TPLO vs. TTA: Which Technique is Best? - WSAVA2009 - VIN

SpletTPLO surgery is a major procedure. There are potential complications including infection, screw loosening and slow healing of the cut bone. A small percentage of dogs that didn’t have an injured cartilage at the time of TPLO surgery tear it at a later date. Splet20. feb. 2008 · 6,461 Posts. #13 · Feb 18, 2008. Greg Seddon said: Kevin, I remember someone here on RTF recently needed to have knee surgery on his dog and was looking … SpletDogs treated with TPLO subjectively seemed to have less pain and fewer mobility issues. Clinical significance: Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy provides a better long-term … bara brasil