Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Healing and complications after both leg tibial surgery in dogs
By Danielson, Briana et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2016·From The Ohio State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Short-Term Radiographic Complications and Healing Assessment of Single-Session Bilateral Tibial Tuberosity Advancements.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 74 dogs with torn knee ligaments underwent a surgery called bilateral tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) to help them heal. After the surgery, about 18% of the dogs experienced some minor complications, while only one had a major issue. Most dogs showed good healing in their knee joints, with an average healing score of nearly 3 out of 4. The study found that heavier dogs and those with a specific type of implant had a higher risk of complications. Overall, the surgery was effective, and most dogs recovered well.
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Abstract
The objective of this study is to report on the short-term radiographic complications and bone healing associated with single-session bilateral tibial tuberosity advancements (TTAs). This retrospective study consists of 74 client-owned dogs with bilateral cranial cruciate ligament rupture that underwent consecutive single-session bilateral TTAs. Radiographs from 74 dogs (148 stifles) were evaluated for evidence of postoperative complications. One hundred forty-three of 148 stifles were scored for radiographic healing using a previously described scoring system. Variables evaluated for a relationship with radiographic complications and healing scores were: breed, age, body weight, sex, and TTA plate type. The overall radiographic complication rate was 17.6% (13/74). Twelve of the 13 radiographic complications were considered to be minor and one was major. Increasing body weight and use of a fork implant were statistically significant factors associated with an increased risk of complication. One hundred forty-three stifle radiographs met the inclusion criteria to be assessed for healing. The mean score was 2.96 out of 4.0. The overall radiographic complication rate and healing scores associated with single-session bilateral TTAs were found to be similar to those described for unilateral TTA.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26808437/