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A-Trac Dynamic Brace After Two Failed Extracapsular Surgeries – Mya

By on October 23, 2010 in Conservative Management, Dog Knee Brace, Dog Knee Conservative Management, Owner Experiences

Dog Knee Brace Experience – A-Trac Dynamic Brace I had a very different experience with the A-TraC Dynamic Brace than you and Tucker. We used it with phenomenal success! When my Golden Retriever mix (Mya) ruptured her cruciate ligament, we tried Extracapsular surgery but it failed – TWICE! I did not want to put Mya [...]

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Modified Traditional ACL Surgery – Beau

By on August 13, 2010 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences

At over 8 months post op, I can safely say that the surgery was a success and worth the cost and trouble. Beau (a Golden Retriever) plays as much as any healthy dog and we have had; he is completely healed. We have learned many things from this experience, and the highlights are: 1. Keep [...]

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Traditional Repair and TTA Surgery – Jake

By on August 2, 2010 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Surgical Procedures, Traditional Repair, TTA

Jake had traditional repair 7/28/10. This was Jake’s second surgery, as he had TTA (Tibial Tuberosity Advancement) in February of 2009. Prior to both surgeries we tried conservative management, but needed surgery both times. Traditional Repair – Post Op We are currently Day 4 after the Traditional Repair, and it has been remarkably smooth. Jake [...]

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CCL Injury and Repair

Bilateral ACL Injury – Jasmine

By on July 19, 2010 in Dog Knee Alternative Treatment, Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences

Jasmine’s Bilateral ACL Injury By Jana Rade When Jasmine started limping in the summer of 2008 we didn’t think too much of it. It wasn’t the first time it happened and it wasn’t the worst either. Jasmine had injured her hind legs three times before and, each time, after an exam and x-rays, we were [...]

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Dog Knee Injury CCL

CCL Repair Forum for Dogs

By on June 27, 2010 in Forum, Owner Experiences, Recovery, Surgical Procedures

Have a question related to TPLO surgery, or want a recommendation for a veterinarian performing the Tightrope procedure in your area? Want to know what the best dog knee brace available is? Don’t be shy… Post on our NEW Dog Knee Injury Forum! In response to the high volume of comments a lot of the [...]

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Dog Knee Surgery for Huskies

Tightrope Surgery Complications – Husky

By on June 25, 2010 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences, Surgical Procedures, Tightrope Repair

The following was submitted by an owner whose dog had a failed Tightrope CCL repair procedure: Our ten year old Husky, about 75 lbs. went lame in her back leg after repeatedly climbing our new chain-link fence and chasing neighborhood cats. Our vet recommended the new tightrope surgery to repair her torn CCL as less [...]

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Beau at Three and Four Weeks Post Op CCL Repair

By on January 11, 2010 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences
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Extracapsular or Traditional Repair in Lab

Beau’s Story – Two Weeks Post Op CCL Repair

By on January 11, 2010 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences
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Post Operative Recovery Following Traditional Repair

Beau’s CCL Repair – One Week Post Op

By on December 22, 2009 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences

One Week Post Op Overall, this has been a good week and not as terrible as I imagined. By the third day, he no longer dragged his toes and was actually putting some pressure on the leg. We applied a cold compress to ice his knee area four and five times a day, but are [...]

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Beau – One Day Post CCL Repair Surgery

By on December 22, 2009 in Dog Knee Surgery, Owner Experiences

Day After Surgery My husband and I modified our work schedules somewhat so that someone could be home with Beau at all times for the first week. Today was my turn. In the morning, I took the bandage off as instructed and was very happy to find that the vet technician had done a great [...]

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