Comments on: Tightrope CCL Procedure

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:57:01 +0000

Just letting you know that Kate…..my 8 year old golden retriever passed away Aug 22.
I strongly believe that the stress of having 2 surgeries in short amount of time caused her death. Not only did she develop thrombocytopenia (related to pain/stress) she all of sudden developed a cancerous tumor that was inoperable.
Tightrope is not the way to go if your dog is a large breed and active. Kate was 70 lbs. And the vet said she would do great. Again, it failed and then we had to go with the TPLO.

It has been a very hard on me and even after 5 months I still cry when I think of her.
I did get a new addition, another golden retriever named Mya. She is an absolute joy.
Her statue is much stronger, so I am hoping that her ligaments are strong.

By: nan s

nan s — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:01:01 +0000

Trying to decide to either have the tplo to tta on my 2 year old english bulldog. she is very acitve and at times acts like her torn rear CCL doesn’t even bother her, but bully’s are known for their very high pain tollerance. Anyone out there have either procedure done on their bully?

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:44:10 +0000

I, too, have a Boerboel Mastiff. Saturday, she began to walk with a limp. My husband took her to the vet this morning and he was advised that she tore her CCL. What did you end up doing for your dog, how did it go, and how much did it end up costing you??

Thanks!

By: mike d

mike d — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:28:01 +0000

The majority of the research I read says either method will compromise the dog’s athletic ability but it will bother you more than the dog. Our GSD blew her CCL and tore both menisci and her knee is as good as new as far as she is concerned, but I see how she compensates for the lack of flexibility following a textbook tightrope surgery. Jumps as high and runs the agility course very well but at 5 years old, she is pre-arthritic already. Good luck and keep your expectations moderated.
MIKE

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:15:42 +0000

I have a nationally ranked canine athlete with a partial tear to his CCR. Any recommendations on what procedure will give the best chance of bringing him back to full performance level?

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:54:49 +0000

I did get your reply Susan. Sorry it took so long to get back. We actually have been in ‘conservative mangagement’ mode with our Newfie. We haven’t had to do any type of surgery at all for the left leg (keep fingers crossed. Our vet has her on glucosamine and anti inflamatories. The warmer weather I think also has helped improve her movement as well as what we have her on. We have the money for the TPLO, we just would rather something less invasive.. but it doesn’t sound like there is anything for her weight and size other than TPLO. The TPLO we did on her right knee was good, but she was already so messed up before the surgery her little feet bones are crooked so she walks funny even after the surgery. Here’s hoping for the best and we’ll see where we get!

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:41:59 +0000

Kate had to have the tightrope removed because it broke inside the bone. It apparently rubbed against a jagged edge and frayed. She was never good from the “get go” she always had a limp. Other people that I have talked to they went with the TPLO and their dogs did fine. Kate had the TPLO last week and already seems to be doing better quicker than when she had the tightrope procedure.

By: mike d

mike d — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:46:04 +0000

tightrope modified for active, 90 lb. 5 yr yound g.s.d. was successful for owner and canine. when she is whomped, drags the toe downhill a little. why break a bone (tplo) to repair a ligament?

By: steve gabbard

steve gabbard — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:55:21 +0000

I have a 15 month old boerboel who we believe ruptured her CCL. what did you end up doing with your dog?

thanks for your help,

Steve

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:10:08 +0000

This question is for Bev and/or Janet,

I live in Portland and my boxer has a ruptured cruciate, just wondering what the price range for the procedure was for you ladies in Washington? Here in Portland I’ve been getting quotes for about $3200 to $3800 for TPLO.

Thanks, Lori