Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Complications after tibial plateau leveling surgery in dogs
By Bergh, M S & Peirone, B·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2012·Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Complications of tibial plateau levelling osteotomy in dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog undergoing a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) for a torn knee ligament can experience complications like swelling, bruising, or even more serious issues like fractures. About 10% to 34% of dogs may face some form of complication after this surgery, and a small percentage might need additional surgery to fix these problems. The chances of complications can be lowered with experienced surgeons and careful surgical techniques. If you're considering TPLO for your dog, it's important to discuss potential risks and the surgeon's experience with you.
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Abstract
The tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) is one of the most common surgical procedures used to treat cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs. Complications occurring during or after TPLO can range in severity from swelling and bruising to fracture and osteomyelitis. Ten to 34% of TPLO surgical procedures are reported to experience a complication and approximately two to four percent require revision surgery to address a complication. Although the risk factors for many complications have not been fully assessed, the best available evidence suggests that complications of TPLO can be reduced with increased surgeon experience, careful surgical planning, and accurate execution of the surgical procedure. Identification of known or suspected risk factors and intra-operative technical errors allow subsequent action to be taken that is aimed at decreasing postoperative morbidity. There is a need for prospective studies with consistent data reporting in order to fully reveal the incidence risk factors for complications associated with TPLO.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22534675/