A torn cruciate ligament is one of the most common causes of lameness in dogs. Today we will introduce you to the popular techniques we use at our clinic.
1. TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy), CCWO (Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy) and CBLO (CORA Based Leveling Osteotomy) - Procedures that change the angle of the tibial joint surface by performing an osteotomy.
2. TTA (Tibial Tuberosity Advancement), TTA Rapid and MTTA - Osteotomy that involves shifting the tibial tuberosity, which alters the biomechanics of the forces acting on the knee joint.
3. Modified FLO and Tight Rope - Extrinsic stabilization methods using implants that take over the function of the cruciate ligament.
4. PTE (Proximal Tibia Epiphysiodesis) - A procedure to shape the relationship of the planes in the joint by affecting the way it develops with a special implant.
The choice of surgical method is based on a detailed analysis of the case, including orthopedic examination, radiological studies and specialized measurements. In addition, we take into account body weight, ambulation, anatomy unique to your pet and possible comorbidities to choose the most effective stabilization solution for your pet.
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