Blog

This is probably our most frequently asked question! CCL rupture is one of the most common orthopedic injuries we see in our canine patients, and TPLO surgery is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries ...

No. Although we commonly take referrals from primary care veterinarians, if your pet is showing signs of CCL injury, such as limping and pain, you can contact us to schedule a consultation. If you’re concerned ...

TPLO surgery can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $8,000 depending on the geographic region, caliber of the facility where the surgery takes place, size of the dog, and what’s included in the price. TPLO surgery ...

Full recovery from TPLO surgery depends on the severity of lameness before surgery, degree of CCL tear (partial or full), presence or absence of meniscal injury, and participation in a physical rehabilitation program. While bone ...

With a knowledgeable and well-equipped anesthesia team, yes. Our board-certified anesthesiologist has extensive training and experience in anesthetizing pets with a variety of systemic conditions, such as heart disease. Our experienced anesthesia nurses have trained ...

With effective pain management, dogs can undergo major surgery relatively comfortably. Typically, the first 48 hours after surgery are the most painful, but pre-emptive (before the pain even starts) analgesia goes a long way in ...

Alternatives to TPLO surgery include lateral suture (extracapsular repair), TightRope, or TTA surgeries. We recommend the TPLO because it has the highest success and lowest complication rates. If complications occur, they are generally easier to ...

Although dogs can live with a torn ACL, their quality of life will be negatively affected. Partial tears can be managed with activity modification and pain medications, but the lameness and discomfort will likely worsen ...

Because the CCL cannot heal on its own, the knee joint will remain unstable without surgery. The instability results in pain, inflammation, arthritis, and possible meniscal damage. The associated discomfort results in more severe lameness ...

The TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) was developed to stabilize the canine knee joint after a CCL tear. This surgical procedure involves changing the biomechanics of the knee by cutting and rotating the tibia to ...