My veterinarian has suggested surgically fixing my dog’s CCL using a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. What does this surgery involve? The development of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) was a major advancement in the treatment of CCL rupture.

The TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery has become one of the most popular orthopedic surgeries performed on dogs who have torn their cranial cruciate ligament, also commonly referred to as a dog’s torn ACL.

2022年8月26日 · Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is a common procedure for dogs with a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). Learn what to expect from TPLO surgery and tips to help your pet recover.

TPLO stands for Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy. It is a surgical procedure that involves adjusting the tibial plateau (the surface at the top of the shinbone) by cutting the bone with a purpose-made surgical saw, rotating the cut portion, and securing it …

2023年5月4日 · Here’s a helpful overview of everything you need to know about TPLO surgery, what you can expect if your dog needs this surgical intervention, and some post-op tips to help your dog recover. What is TPLO Surgery in Dogs? In dogs, the CCL is equivalent to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans.

2022年11月28日 · Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) is a surgical treatment option for dogs suffering from cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture, which is the most common orthopedic problem in dogs.

2005年6月1日 · More recently, the tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) procedure has been described, which alters the mechanical forces acting on the stifle, rendering the cranial cruciate ligament unnecessary. Cranial cruciate ligament pathology is a leading cause of …

2024年10月29日 · If your dog has been diagnosed with a torn cranial cruciate (knee) ligament, TPLO surgery may be recommended. TPLO stands for tibial (shin bone) plateau (upper surface of the shin bone; bottom of the knee joint) leveling (making the plateau more parallel to the ground) osteotomy (bone cutting procedure—like a controlled fracture of the bone).

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) is one of the most effective surgical procedures to restore mobility and reduce pain for dogs suffering from this common knee injury. What Is TPLO Surgery? TPLO surgery involves reshaping the tibia (shin bone) to stabilize the knee joint without relying on the damaged ligament.

The TPLO procedure is one of the most commonly performed knee stabilization procedures for cranial cruciate ligament injuries in the dog. The TPLO is considered a geometry modifying procedure whereby the orientation of the cartilage surface of the tibia (tibial plateau) is altered to provide stability to the knee.