The Cruciate Injury In May of 2013, Dandelion started limping and showing signs of discomfort. I knew instantly what it was since I had another dog (Duffus) to do the same thing back in 2002. Duffus had the ACL surgery which is what they call Traditional surgery now. I didn’t want Dande to have surgery…
Category: TPLO
Double TPLO Recovery – Limping/Lameness – Loki
Our now 12 year old Brittany, Loki, has had both knees fixed with TPLO surgery. His first surgery was 18 months ago and the second about 1 year ago. Recovery went well in both cases, though he managed to break his fibula both times. In both cases, though, the fibula healed without any troubles. After…
TPLO for Pit Bulls – Phoebe’s Story
Phoebe is our 1 1/2 year old pit bull. She was dumped with 9 other brothers and sisters at our rescue, Tyson’s Chance Animal Foundation. Phoebe is your typical dog. She loves long walks, running with her friends, treats, car rides, new faces to kiss, and oh, did we mention treats? Soon after we moved…
Second Tear Immediately Following TPLO – Domino
Hey everyone, posting this because I could not find any stories with this particular complication on the web. I have an 8? year old rescued lab/pitt/dane? neutered male who weighs about 80 lbs. Initially presented with intermittent lameness on both sides (alternating) which finally made its source abundantly clear when he came in from playing…
American Bulldog with 2 TPLOs on the Same Leg – Lucy
Lucy was diagnosed with a Cruciate tear, in both knees. One, more painful than the other. So, I contacted a local vet who had an Ortho vet that comes in and does the surgery….all sounded perfect as we both work and this would be a local office instead of having to travel. (Costs $3400.00) So,…
TPLO Surgery Advice – Charlie’s Story
My dog, Charlie (2 year old black lab) was running for a ball at the dog park, tripped in a hole, and yelped. He was diagnosed with a torn ACL and scheduled for surgery at a cost of $2500 plus (plus the cost of the exam and x-ray-another $250 since they had to sedate him)….
Conservative Management and TPLO Surgery – Benito
I came across the blog here while racking my brain, feeling like its spiraling into a hole that seems like a never ending nightmare of complete guilt and negligence with no ending in sight. My blue pitbull, Benito, (2yrs. old) started limping off and on just before Christmas 2012. It is on his left leg,…
TPLO and TTA Surgeries – Zuma
TPLO and TTA Surgery for Dogs – Our Experience The first knee was repaired in 2008 by a freelance orthopedic vet (surgeon) using the TPLO procedure, on our then 8 yr old lab/pit mix, 55 pounds. The repair went well, recovery time was rather uneventful, we were patient and forewarned of what to expect. The…
MRSA Following TPLO Surgery – Dax
This is actually my son’s dog but he lives with me and I’m his caretaker. Just over 2 years old, Dax tore both ACL’s. TPLO was done on the worst leg 6 months ago. After a long recovery, he was finally walking and doing a little running without limping. In fact, 3 weeks ago I…
TPLO Surgery Recovery Time – Wrigley
Wrigley had TPLO surgery on her right leg in March 2012. Initially her recovery was slow, but after 52 days was off the couch and going up the stairs to our bedroom and walking like there was nothing wrong. In June 2012 she blew the ligament in her left leg. We’re day 33 into recovery…