For many people who face the possibility of surgery for their dog, a common concern is the price. And it can be expensive, but sometimes it’s the only option. This post is to help give you an idea of the total cost of dog knee injury-related procedures, including the surgery itself, post-op care, any extra […]
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TTO and MMP Surgery for Dogs – Heidi
Heidi had her first CCL repair surgery (TTO) in December 2011 and her second (MMP) about 6 months later. Everything went well following both surgeries and we were problem free for about a year. Then Heidi developed a suspicious knot on her knee that worsened with exercise. It developed into an abscess and ultimately it […]
Double ACL Tears – TTO and MMP Surgeries – Heidi
My dog Heidi has torn both of her CCLs in the past year and we opted to do surgery on both. She was just a little over a year old when she tore her first one, which had a huge impact on our decision to go the surgery route. My husband and I were newlyweds […]
Post Operative Icing – Video
Dr. James St. Clair of TopDog Health and Rehabilitation explains the importance of post operative icing within the first 72 hours following ACL repair surgery. Icing will help constrict the blood vessels and prevent inflammatory agents from entering the knee joint. The use of ice can also help relieve pain and make your pet more […]
TTO Surgery with Laser – Stetson
Stetson had his TTO surgery today, just 9 weeks after my girl, Rave. His accident is an unfortunate co-incidence. Neither is related to their agility involvement. However both dogs being athletic competitors, we want a great outcome thru both the surgery and the ensuing physical therapy. I have been very well pleased with Rave’s recovery […]
TTO Surgery with Laser – Rave
Rave had the Triple Tibial Osteotomy (TTO) surgery with Stage 9 laser option. The TTO with lazer is a less invasive procedure, and there will be less scar tissue as a result. Rave was an excellent candidate for this type of procedure as she had no cartilage damage. Rave gets her staples out tomorrow morning. […]
TTO Surgery – Coco the Chocolate Lab
TTO Surgery for Dogs – Coco The Chocolate Lab’s Story Coco is doing fine. She is now putting her foot to the floor for balance although she is not putting her full weight on it. She has just undergone her 2-week review and had the stitches removed. She has a further check up in 2-weeks […]
TTO Surgery Recovery
While each veterinarian typically has their own recovery protocol, the following is what you can expect as part of a standard TTO surgery recovery protocol. Appointments At first your veterinarian will want to see you a few days after the procedure, then at 1-2 weeks, and then at 6 weeks. At the 6 week post […]
TTO Surgery for Dogs
TTO = TPLO + TTA [ad#medsquareright250] While still not very common in the US, the TTO is one technique available to repair a torn dog knee ACL ligament. The idea behind the TTO is to combine aspects of the TPLO and TTA to create a new angle within the injured knee joint. The goal of […]
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TPLO Recovery – Cora
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Mishka – TPLO Surgery and Recovery
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Tightrope Repair and PRP – Precious
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Callie – CCL, TTA Surgery with Complications
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Conservative Management and Holistic Treatment – Muffin
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Dogs
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Murphy – TPLO Surgery Complication
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Buddy – Torn ACL, Conservative Management
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Chubi Shitzu/Pincher/Pug
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Nigel- TPLO -Broken Drill Bit & Other Complications
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Lava – Extracapsular Lateral Suture
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Callie – CCL, TTA Surgery with Complications
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Louie – TPLO Alternative
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Brewster – Ruptured CCL
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Tono: DOD you have the surgery?...
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Bob\'s Blitz: Do not do TPLO unless you cannot find a doctor who...
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Diane Farley: Im glad your experience had a happy ending. Can yo...
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Molly: It is possible to recover from complete rupture ac...
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