Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Osteoarthritis progression in dogs after TPLO surgery over 6 months
By Rayward, R M et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2004·Davies White Veterinary Specialists·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Progression of osteoarthritis following TPLO surgery: a prospective radiographic study of 40 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 40 dogs that had undergone TPLO surgery for knee problems were monitored for signs of osteoarthritis (a type of joint disease) over six months. While some dogs showed an increase in osteophytes (bone spurs) on X-rays, most did not experience any worsening of their condition. This suggests that while some dogs may develop more joint issues after surgery, many others remain stable and do not show significant progression of osteoarthritis. Regular check-ups and monitoring can help assess the health of your dog's joints after surgery.
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Abstract
The aim of this prospective study was to assess the progression of osteoarthritis following tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery. Osteoarthritis was monitored radiographically by means of an osteophyte scale on entry to the study, and at six weeks and six months following surgical intervention. Forty dogs were recruited to the study. At each visit, animals were assessed clinically, radiographically, by force platform analysis and by synovial fluid sampling. The radiographic data is the subject of this report. A significant increase in mean osteophyte score was noted between the entry and six-month examination time point. This increase in the mean osteophyte score was due to the increased score recorded in 16 dogs. However, in the majority of dogs, there was no progression of osteophytosis during the course of this study.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14984152/