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WHAT IS A TPLO SURGERY?

TPLO Surgery is performed on dogs to stabilize the stifle joint after rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament. The cranial cruciate ligament prevents backward-forward movement in the kneww joint. Tares in the ligament make the joint become unstable and the dog suffers from lack of mobility and lameness.

HOW DOES THE TPLO SURGERY WORK?

The tibial plateau leveling osteotomy involves making a curved cut in the top of the tibial bone. The tibial plateau is then rotated along the curved osteomotomy in order to level the slop. A plate and screws are used to hold the tibial plateau in place so the bone can heal in its new position.

The procedure also involves specific radiographic positioning prior to surgery for calculations to determine the degree of rotation required to level the tibial plateau.

WHY TPLO?

The success of the TPLO procedure has been based on the return of full flexion of the stifle, muscle mass and limb function and the lack of joint inflammation. Thus, family pets are able to participate in normal daily activities without restriction or residual lameness.