Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog lameness and thigh size improve 1 year after tibial tuberosity
By MacDonald, Tamara L et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2013·Small Animal Surgery Department, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical assessment following tibial tuberosity advancement in 28 stifles at 6 months and 1 year after surgery.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 24 dogs with knee problems due to a torn ligament (cranial cruciate ligament deficiency) underwent a surgery called tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) to help improve their limping. After 6 months to a year, most dogs showed significant improvement in their limping and thigh size, although their range of motion didn't change much. However, about one-third of the dogs experienced complications after surgery, and 21% had recurring limping. Overall, TTA helped many dogs feel better, but some may need further attention for ongoing issues.
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Abstract
This prospective study evaluated the effect of tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) on lameness, thigh circumference, range of motion (ROM), and radiographic osteoarthritis (OA) scores at 6 wk, 6 mo, and 1 y after surgery in 24 client-owned dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) deficiency. Complications associated with TTA were also assessed. A significant improvement in lameness score and thigh circumference was observed in CrCL deficient limbs that received TTA, but no significant overall change in range of motion occurred in the affected limbs over the course of the study. Post-operative complications were identified in 33.3% of the dogs. This study demonstrates that TTA results in significant clinical improvement in patients up to 1 y after surgery. However, 21% of the dogs had post-operative recurrent lameness.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23997261/