Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog knee surgery (TTA) results and owner feedback after CCL rupture
By Dymond, N L et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2010·Animal Referral Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Tibial tuberosity advancement in 92 canine stifles: initial results, clinical outcome and owner evaluation.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 72 dogs, mostly Labrador Retrievers and Rottweilers around 6 years old, were treated for knee problems caused by a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) using a surgery called tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA). Before surgery, these dogs had been limping for anywhere from 3 days to 24 months, with many showing signs of additional knee damage. After the procedure, 96% of owners reported their pets had improved significantly, with no limping at rest and only mild limping after exercise. Most complications were minor, and all dogs regained good use of their legs after treatment.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical outcomes, complications and owners' evaluation of the tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) procedure in canine stifles. METHODS: A retrospective study of hospital records was performed to identify dogs diagnosed with partial or complete cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture that had undergone TTA repair. Information obtained included signalment, period of lameness, surgical report, evidence of meniscal injury, postoperative recovery and peri-operative complications. Owners were asked to assess the long-term outcome. RESULTS: In a total of 72 dogs (median age, 6 years; median body weight, 34.8 kg), TTA was performed in 92 stifles. Twenty breeds were represented, with Labrador Retrievers and Rottweilers the most common. The period of lameness ranged from 3 days to 24 months. The median pre-operative lameness score was 3/4 and meniscal injury was present in 51 stifles. Minor complications occurred in 29% of cases. Major complications occurred in 6.5% of cases and consisted of meniscal injury and two tibial tuberosity fractures. All were successfully managed, with good limb function when subsequently assessed. In the owner evaluation, 96% reported moderate to great improvement postoperatively, with no lameness at rest and mild to no lameness after vigorous exercise. CONCLUSION: Clinical outcome and owner evaluations in this case series indicate favourable results can be expected when CCL-deficient stifles are treated with TTA.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20854293/