Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog leg pressure after two surgeries for cruciate ligament disease
By Ferreira, Márcio P et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2016·School of Veterinary Medicine, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Short-term comparison of tibial tuberosity advancement and tibial plateau levelling osteotomy in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease using kinetic analysis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 27 adult dogs with a knee ligament injury (cranial cruciate ligament disease) underwent either tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) or tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery to help them walk better. Both surgeries showed significant improvement in the dogs' ability to bear weight after the procedures, with no major differences in recovery between the two methods. This means that either surgery can be a good option for dogs with this condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This study set out to compare the outcomes of tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) and tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) procedures in the treatment of dogs affected with unilateral cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) based on subjective parameters and objective pressure platform analysis (baropodometry). METHODS: Twenty-seven adult dogs weighing over 20 kg that were presented with unilateral CCLD and were treated by the TTA (12 dogs) or TPLO (15 dogs) surgical procedure. Patient allocation to either group was based on tibial plateau angle (TPA), according to clinical guidelines (indication for TTA for dogs was a TPA up to 25°, and indication for TPLO was any TPA). Pressure platform analysis was performed prior to surgery and at four different postoperative time points (14, 30, 60 and 90 days). RESULTS: Limb function significantly improved following TTA and TPLO, with no significant differences between groups. CONCLUSION: The TTA and TPLO surgical procedures were considered to be equally effective in promoting weight bearing capacity recovery in dogs affected with unilateral CCLD under the conditions of this trial.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27124087/