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Comment on TPLO vs. TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair by Ave Kris

Ave Kris — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:02:28 +0000

Hello from Estonia!
I have a Lab-girl, 1,5 years old and she tore her right CCL in October 2008. I don`t know about others (countries, clinics :)) but in our case it took over two months to make it to the surgery. For the first 3 weeks she was held on a traditional repair with confinement and anti-inflammatory medication. that didn`t work, so we scheduled the TTA operation, which took about a month of waiting. Now almost 6 weeks has passed from the surgery. It seems, that she is feeling very good, the limp is practically gone and sometimes we have a really hard time to keep her from “dancing” and speeding up in our small apartment. We are still keeping her in a crate during night and while we are at work. When we are at home we let her out to our living room and we covered practically every room with the carpet so she wouldn`t fall because of the slippery floors.
During first 4 weeks we had quite many “oops” situations: climbing over barriers, jumping to the door etc. So after one bigger “accident” we thought it would be best to go and check her leg in x-ray (the 6 weeks check-up was too far away). It was almost 4 weeks after surgery and the doctor said looking at the x-ray picture that the bone was healed. it was actually surprising since I´ve read all over the internet that it takes much longer (or have I misunderstood something :S). The doctor said there is no harm in her (the dog) taking the stairs on her own (we live on a second floor) and she has been doing that ever since (after 4 weeks post-op). Also we are taking 10-15 min walks twice a day. It will soon be 6 weeks post-op and I totally agree with the previous (Bryan): it is really a very stressful time for ALL.

Comment on Financial Assistance for Dogs Needing Surgery by Chad Caldwell

Chad Caldwell — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:05:54 +0000

My dog started dragging his legs and yelping in pain. When i took him to the vet, they said that he would need and mri and possible surgery which would cost a couple thousand or more. I can’t afford it, but i love my dog. I don’t want to just put him down. Could you help?

Comment on Physical Therapy After CCL Repair by Gary C

Gary C — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:13:02 +0000

My 7 year old Border Collie tore her CCL mid-November. Our vet suggested waiting a couple of weeks before surgery and sugery was performed on December 3rd. We left her in the care of the vet for 1 week so that he could check to make sure all had gone well.

After a week, we borught her home and did as instructed: kennel with bed (memory foam), no excessive movement, carrying her in and out of the house (2 steps), lifting her into and out of the car for vet visits, etc. Unfotunately, the vet removed the bandages that she had been wearing even though we protested. I left alone in her kennel for 1 hour, she removed the bandage that he had applied and chewed out the stitches. Back to the vet and he used staples to close the wound and more bandages plus halo collar.

Since she has a large neck and small head, the halo collar was meaningless. Regardless of how it was attached, she could remove it. Every night for 10 days she would remove the bandages and staples. Everyday we would go back to the vet to have more staples to close the wound.

We used a muzzle but everytime she was left unattended for even the shortest period of time she would remove the bandages and remove the staples. In several cases, this only took 15 minutes.

While leash walking her 2 weeks after her surgery, she tore the CCL on her good leg. Now we have to wait until the first leg heals before surgery on her other leg.

We had no idea that a torn CCL could be so exhaustive. For those considering CCL surgery for your dog, please be forwarned. It is a long, long and trying recovery. Good luck and God bless our dogs!

Comment on Physical Therapy After CCL Repair by sonia

sonia — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:53:11 +0000

After the surgery its better that U keep the dog warm & inside.Maybe cover him with a blanket.
The cold may cause more stiffness Or infection being outside.
Its very important that he rests for 1-2 months so the bone heals………
Follow the docs advice.
Also,make sure he doesn’t run Or slip after the Surgery Or he may damage the knee.
Please let him rest & follow instructions strictly.
Hope he recovers soon.
Thanks.

Comment on TPLO vs. TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair by Bryan

Bryan — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:05:04 +0000

Our English Mastiff was 8 in June when we has the TTA done. The cost in NJ was $4700, really over 5k when you include the final xrays and test to insure the TTA was needed. We were warned that 40% of dogs do the same ot the other leg.

Just this week it happened and another surgery is needed. We were debating on the TPLO because we were told it was cheaper? After reading up on both I think we need to stick to the TTA.

It was amazing how this 160 lb dog walked the day after surgery. Dont get me wrong, its a tough stressfull time for all, especially the first few weeks.

Comment on TPLO vs. TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair by Chelise

Chelise — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:15:52 +0000

My 4 year old German Shepherd had TTA surgery 5 months ago. He was crated for about 6 weeks the he was allowed to roam a small room during the day while I was at work. Yes, there was a temperment change in him during the time that we crated him. I spoke to the surgeon and asked if he could spend some quiet time with me in the living room on the floor. He was given the ok for small amounts of time as long as I didn’t allow him to make sudden movements like running, jumping or lurching up on the couch. He had to be tethered to my side. His leg healed perfectly! It’s a very long healing process but I feel it’s worth it. Unfortunately, he just tore the other knee and we are headed down the road for surgery #2 in a month. It costs me a little over $3000 for each knee.

Comment on TPLO vs. TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair by Jason

Jason — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:11:38 +0000

My Dog is a 2.5 year old yellow lab, she gets her tta surgery done Tuesday at U of Penn. Then she gets the other knee done 8 weeks later. I think that I have coverded every aspect as far as researching the surgerys TTA, Tightrope, and TPLO. But did anyone have any problems with there dogs depression after sitting in a crate for 4 months or did there dogs temperment change.

Thanks in advance. Oh the cost was $4000.00 Per knee

Comment on TPLO vs. TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair by Lorna

Lorna — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:26:43 +0000

Hello, My nine year old mut had a TPLO several years when six, and she has been active with zero setbacks. Feb ‘08, she received a TTA on her other leg. Our understanding was the vet was very experienced w/ TTA, and it seem a better choice especially since she had severe arthritis. Two weeks ago she began limping on her TTA leg. Now we are being told it is either arthritis or a meniscus tear. It is advised she have exploritory surgery.

Does a TTA lead to a higher change of meniscus tearing than a TPLO? What are your thoughts?

Thank you for your concideration, Lorna
(FYI: my dog is large and we keep her a thin 55 lbs. In addition, she is very stoic and doesn’t show pain unless it’s really bad)