Comments on: What is the Actual Cost of TPLO Surgery? http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/ A Help Resource and Support Guide for Dog Owners Mon, 21 May 2012 14:08:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Ed Dunn http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-105554 Ed Dunn Mon, 21 May 2012 14:08:30 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-105554 Our 2 year old 110lb Rottweiler is about to go through this surgery. We are in Northern Virginia and were quoted around $4000. Sad part is she blew her knee out walking up to my mother in law to say hi, just stepped wrong. She has cost us a lot because she has also had 2 surgeries already to correct her elbows for dysplasia. Poor dog. Keeping fingers crossed that she doesn't blow out her other knee. Lucky for us she is fairly mellow Our 2 year old 110lb Rottweiler is about to go through this surgery. We are in Northern Virginia and were quoted around $4000. Sad part is she blew her knee out walking up to my mother in law to say hi, just stepped wrong. She has cost us a lot because she has also had 2 surgeries already to correct her elbows for dysplasia. Poor dog. Keeping fingers crossed that she doesn’t blow out her other knee. Lucky for us she is fairly mellow

]]> By: Michelle Rybicki http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-101000 Michelle Rybicki Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:05:33 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-101000 I have really good news for eveyone here!!! My 208lb English Mastiff was diagnosed with a partial tear to his cruciate ligament in November 2011. I did alot of crying when I found out he had to have TPLO surgery :( There were some thing the specialist stated that didn't make sense, so I did alot of research on his condition and the surgery. I beg if you read this, STOP, DO YOUR RESEARCH AND KNOW YOUR OPTIONS!!! I am reading about smaller dogs here having this surgery NOT NEEDED there are other less invasive surgeries out there. I again am begging, stop reading about the TPLO surgery and read the bad reviews on it. KNOW YOUR OPTIONS PLEASE be good to your furbaby, we owe it to them!! I share this with you since I did weeks of research about the surgery on the internet. I did not do the recommended (per the vet "must have" TPLO Surgery)!! I am on my 5 months of home care, keeping my baby limited to activity and he is allmost back to himself!! I have followed a site on the internet guiding in how to do this. Now I know not all injuries are the same and I respect such, but again DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE RUNNING OFF TO HAVE THIS INVASIVE SURGERY!! I have really good news for eveyone here!!! My 208lb English Mastiff was diagnosed with a partial tear to his cruciate ligament in November 2011. I did alot of crying when I found out he had to have TPLO surgery :( There were some thing the specialist stated that didn’t make sense, so I did alot of research on his condition and the surgery. I beg if you read this, STOP, DO YOUR RESEARCH AND KNOW YOUR OPTIONS!!! I am reading about smaller dogs here having this surgery NOT NEEDED there are other less invasive surgeries out there. I again am begging, stop reading about the TPLO surgery and read the bad reviews on it. KNOW YOUR OPTIONS PLEASE be good to your furbaby, we owe it to them!!

I share this with you since I did weeks of research about the surgery on the internet. I did not do the recommended (per the vet “must have” TPLO Surgery)!! I am on my 5 months of home care, keeping my baby limited to activity and he is allmost back to himself!! I have followed a site on the internet guiding in how to do this. Now I know not all injuries are the same and I respect such, but again DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE RUNNING OFF TO HAVE THIS INVASIVE SURGERY!!

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]]> By: Mary http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-96796 Mary Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:55:55 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-96796 I just got the estimate for the TPLO surgery for my 6 year-old 155 pound newf. VOSM ( Vetinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group) in Maryland is quoting $3650 as high. That is just for the surgery, not including blood work or follow-up. They are great!. He had arthoscopic work done on his elbows 2 years ago and they were wonderful. This is all they do. I just need to figure out how to come up with the $$. It sounds like this cost is inline with what others are saying, so I feel okay with it. I just got the estimate for the TPLO surgery for my 6 year-old 155 pound newf. VOSM ( Vetinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group) in Maryland is quoting $3650 as high. That is just for the surgery, not including blood work or follow-up. They are great!. He had arthoscopic work done on his elbows 2 years ago and they were wonderful. This is all they do. I just need to figure out how to come up with the $$. It sounds like this cost is inline with what others are saying, so I feel okay with it.

]]> By: Mike http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-83093 Mike Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:30:47 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-83093 Wow I didn't realize how much some of these vets are charging. I would agree with Josette and look for a reputable university. I took my boxer to Purdue University and it cost about $2300 for everything except the follow up. They did a great job and her right knee is back to normal. Wow I didn’t realize how much some of these vets are charging. I would agree with Josette and look for a reputable university. I took my boxer to Purdue University and it cost about $2300 for everything except the follow up. They did a great job and her right knee is back to normal.

]]> By: Jessica http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-82098 Jessica Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:11:34 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-82098 Does anyone know of any near Youngstown, OH? Our 1 and 1/2 year old American Bulldog needs surgery on both legs I was quoted $3600 to $3900 if the surgeon uses the scope if not it will be $3000 to $3200 for just one leg. I'm just not sure at this point if we should let him heal for 8 weeks and then schedule the surgery if not any better, any thoughts? Does anyone know of any near Youngstown, OH? Our 1 and 1/2 year old American Bulldog needs surgery on both legs I was quoted $3600 to $3900 if the surgeon uses the scope if not it will be $3000 to $3200 for just one leg. I’m just not sure at this point if we should let him heal for 8 weeks and then schedule the surgery if not any better, any thoughts?

]]> By: Kim http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-75310 Kim Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:17:27 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-75310 Michelle, I live on the west side and my vet Dr Sherrell @ Arrow Animal Hospital quoted me on knee surgery for my Lab mix. I choose to wait since her injury seems to be healing w/ limited play time and supplements. His quote was a little lower than $5000 and he is an awesome Doc. It may be a trip out here but it may be well worth it. Arrow Animal Hospital 51st Ave & Glendale in Glendale, AZ 623-938-2707. Good Luck with your baby! Michelle, I live on the west side and my vet Dr Sherrell @ Arrow Animal Hospital quoted me on knee surgery for my Lab mix. I choose to wait since her injury seems to be healing w/ limited play time and supplements. His quote was a little lower than $5000 and he is an awesome Doc. It may be a trip out here but it may be well worth it. Arrow Animal Hospital 51st Ave & Glendale in Glendale, AZ 623-938-2707. Good Luck with your baby!

]]> By: Michelle http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-75015 Michelle Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:21:01 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-75015 Hi Dave :) I live in Tempe and I have to have TPLO done to my English Mastiff. I was just quoted $5000 for one knee!! How is your dog doing now??? Can you please tell me whee this vet is?? Thank you! Hi Dave :)

I live in Tempe and I have to have TPLO done to my English Mastiff. I was just quoted $5000 for one knee!! How is your dog doing now??? Can you please tell me whee this vet is?? Thank you!

]]> By: Michelle http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-75013 Michelle Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:17:41 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-75013 OMG Lisa I was just quoted $5000 today as well for English Mastiff!!! I am in Arizona and we need help!! OMG Lisa I was just quoted $5000 today as well for English Mastiff!!! I am in Arizona and we need help!!

]]> By: NickMacy, DVM, DACVS http://dogkneeinjury.com/what-is-the-actual-cost-of-tplo-surgery/#comment-67387 NickMacy, DVM, DACVS Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:28:36 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/?p=375#comment-67387 Hello all. Please note that there are many variables to consider: 1. Is arthroscopic assistance being used? This adds cost but potentially improves outcome. 2. Is the surgeon board certified by the ACVS? 3. Is there 24 hour veterinarian supervised care? 4. Is the surgeon using locking implants which are much more secure but also more expensive. 5. Has the surgeon discussed all the alternatives including conservative approaches, TTA, tighrope etc. 6. Is this a "traveling" surgeon who does not work at the hospital where the surgery is being performed? 7. If so, will you have an opportunity to meet the surgeon in person? In our practice cruciate injury consults are one hour minimum-this reflects the large amount of information you need to make the best choice for your pet. Hope this helps. Hello all. Please note that there are many variables to consider:
1. Is arthroscopic assistance being used? This adds cost but potentially improves outcome.
2. Is the surgeon board certified by the ACVS?
3. Is there 24 hour veterinarian supervised care?
4. Is the surgeon using locking implants which are much more secure but also more expensive.
5. Has the surgeon discussed all the alternatives including conservative approaches, TTA, tighrope etc.
6. Is this a “traveling” surgeon who does not work at the hospital where the surgery is being performed?
7. If so, will you have an opportunity to meet the surgeon in person?

In our practice cruciate injury consults are one hour minimum-this reflects the large amount of information you need to make the best choice for your pet. Hope this helps.

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