The most common cause of rear limb lameness in the dog is rupture and partial rupture of the cranial ( anterior ) cruciate ligament. This derangement results in degenerative changes ( osteoarthritis ) in the stifle ( knee ) joint, including cartilage damage, osteophyte ( bone spur ) production and meniscal injury.
Current treatment options include:
INTRA-ARTICULAR REPAIR ; Fascial ( patella tendon ) Graft.
EXTRA-ARTICULAR REPAIR ; Lateral Suture ( DeAngelis ) Stabilization ,
TightRope Technique
Fibular Head Transposition
GEOMETRIC ADVANCEMENT PROCEDURES
All techniques provide good results if the postoperative instructions are followed. Each technique has a number of both positive and negative qualities that must be considered when choosing the best procedure for your pet. All procedures require restricted activity, prevention of self-trauma, and some forms of physical therapy to achieve the best results. TPLO AND TTA HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO SLOW THE PROGRESSION OF OSTEOARTHRITIS.
