Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tibial tuberosity advancement surgery for dog knee ligament injury
By Entoft, Jessica·Published in Companion Animal·2025·DVM ECVS Resident, Evidensia Specialist Animal Hospital Strömsholm, Djursjukhusvägen 11, 734 94 Strömsholm, Sweden·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Tibial tuberosity advancement as a treatment option for cranial cruciate ligament disease
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with a torn knee ligament (cranial cruciate ligament disease) can benefit from a surgery called tibial tuberosity advancement. This procedure has been shown to help over 90% of dogs recover well, with many owners reporting good to excellent function afterward. While this surgery is effective for many dogs, those with certain leg deformities might need different surgical options. Overall, tibial tuberosity advancement is a promising choice for dogs needing knee ligament repair.
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Abstract
Tibial tuberosity advancement as a treatment option for cranial cruciate ligament disease was developed and introduced in 2002. Since then, several different implants have been developed to improve the technique and reduce the complication rate. Studies into the outcomes of this procedure report a lower rate of both minor and major complications and good to excellent overall function (outcome and lameness) in more than 90% of dogs, as reported by the owners. Tibial tuberosity advancement is a procedure comparable with alternate osteotomy methods of cranial cruciate ligament repair with expected good to excellent functional outcome in a variety of dogs with proper case selection. Dogs with a distal patellar ligament insertion point, an excessive tibial plateau angle and angular and/or torsional limb deformities may be more suited for other surgical techniques.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2024.0035