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Daroplasty (sometimes referred to as acetabular augmentation) is an orthopedic surgical procedure that aims to: deepen the acetabulum of the hip joint, improve the fit of the femoral head to the acetabulum, prevent further progression of hip dysplasia (CHD - Canine Hip Dysplasia). What does the procedure consist of? During a daroplasty, the surgeon: Exposes the hip joint, allowing access to the pelvic acetabulum [...]

TPLO - Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy is a procedure performed for a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament in the knee joint. The purpose of the operation is to restore the normal relationship (angle) between the femur and tibia. The disruption of their mutual position occurs as a result of rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament, resulting in displacement of the tibia in the intramedullary direction during [...]

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), [...]

Arthrex's TightRope technique provides a minimally invasive and improved method of extracranial stabilization of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs. It does not require cutting through bone. Instead, it uses small holes drilled into the femur and tibia, through which a synthetic biomimetic ligament-like material is passed. It aims to optimize lateral stabilization of the stifle joint by using: Bone-to-bone [...]

CBLO (CORA-Based Leveling Osteotomy) - surgery for a ruptured cruciate ligament. This method allows modification of the tibial plateau without disturbing the structures of the joint. The procedure is planned based on the determination of the CORA (crenter of rotation and angulation) point, i.e. the intersection of the mechanical axes of the bone. While healing after a TPLO procedure takes 8-10 weeks, with CBLO [...]

ACP - Autologous Plasma Concentrate in osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal injuries The healing process ACP therapy is based on understanding of the healing processes during an injury. With its high concentration of growth factors, ACP supports the body's self-healing processes. What is Autologous Plasma Concentrate? Autologous Plasma Concentrate (ACP) is a specialized blood product obtained by separating the [...]

Regenerative medicine uses techniques that support our body's own ability to rebuild and heal damaged tissues and organs. The Angel System is even more powerful than other methods of obtaining stem cells. Its creator, the American company Cytomedix, one of the giants in the regenerative medicine market, specializes in methods to obtain stem cells and platelet-rich plasma. Angel System stem cell therapy regenerates [...]

Surgical management is preceded by a neurological examination along with the use of imaging techniques such as myelography (contrast study of the spinal cord), computed tomography CT, MRI. Correct diagnosis of the condition is crucial to the choice of modality and surgical technique. Limb paralysis, paresis and recurrent pain symptoms are the reason for a visit to the clinic. The most commonly diagnosed problem [...]

An examination using CT scan uses X-rays from many angles to obtain a number of cross-sections of the patient's body, and thus information that allows doctors to make a diagnosis and plan further diagnostic or therapeutic procedures if necessary. We gain information that we are often unable to obtain from X-rays or ultrasound. The animal must be under general anesthesia during the scan, where an X-ray bea [...]

DARthroplasty is a procedure involving the reconstruction of the acetabulum of the hip joint using autograft bone fragments usually taken from the hip plate. The surgery is an alternative to a pelvic osteotomy (TPO) when degenerative changes occur in the joint or the patient's age/mass is advanced. The time required for the grafts to heal is about 6 weeks and cooperation with the owner is extremely important [...]