Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outcomes and complications of TTA-Rapid surgery for dogs
By Butterworth, S J & Kydd, D M·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2017·Weighbridge Referral Centre·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: TTA-Rapid in the treatment of the canine cruciate deficient stifle: short- and medium-term outcome.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with knee problems due to a torn cranial cruciate ligament underwent a surgical procedure called "TTA-Rapid" to help relieve their lameness. Out of 141 dogs treated, most showed significant improvement within three months, with 99% reporting satisfactory results. However, there were some complications, including late meniscal injuries in nine dogs and two tibial fractures that required additional treatment. Overall, 86% of the dogs continued to do well on average 16 months after surgery, making TTA-Rapid a promising option for this common issue.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate complications, short- and medium-term outcomes following treatment of lameness associated with cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency in dogs using the "TTA-Rapid" technique. METHODS: Patient records from two veterinary clinics were retrospectively examined to collect data from cases treated over a period of 21 months. An owner postal questionnaire using a clinical metrology instrument (Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs) evaluated medium-term outcome of at least six months. RESULTS: In total 152 procedures were carried out in 141 dogs by two surgeons. Major complications, requiring further intervention, were identified in 11 (7%). Nine of these involved "late" meniscal injuries and two sustained tibial fractures postoperatively, one requiring internal fixation and the other external coaptation. The 3-month outcome was considered satisfactory in 99% of 135 procedures whilst the medium-term outcome (mean 16 months) was considered satisfactory in 86% of 108 dogs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: "TTA-Rapid" offers a treatment option for cranial cruciate-deficient stifles with good short- and medium-term outcomes. The complication rate was low in our hands.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28094860/