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Questions to Ask Your Vet Prior to CCL Surgery

By on May 8, 2008 in Surgical Procedures

If you and your veterinarian have decided to take surgical approach – TTA, TPLO, TTO, traditional/extracapsular/lateral suture repair, Tightrope – to correcting your dog’s cranial cruciate ligament rupture, you will want to be prepared for what to do prior to your dog’s knee surgery. The following checklist will provide a general idea of talking points [...]

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TPLO vs. TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair

By on May 1, 2008 in Surgical Procedures, TPLO, TTA

TPLO, or tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, and TTA, or tibial tuberosity advancement, are two very new and biomechanically similar surgical techniques. Both the TPLO and TTA create stability within the dog stifle by altering the angle of the knee and using implants to hold the knee in place while the joint heals in its new [...]

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What Happens if a CCL Rupture is Not Repaired?

By on April 29, 2008 in Conservative Management, Non-Surgical Options

Surgical intervention for cranial cruciate ligament repair can be a costly and time-intensive process. The procedure can range anywhere from $800 to $2500 plus, depending on which surgical technique is used.  Your dog will also need to be on a number of medications including sedatives, antibiotics, and anti inflammatories.  Owners must place their pets under [...]

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