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TPLO Surgery

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#1 ·
hi guys,
just got the bad news that Oliver (14 months) needs to go through TPLO surgery.
his cruciate ligament is not ok.....

we are a little bit scared.... even if the Vet told us that is a common issue and it will be a standard surgery....

does anyone experience the same issue? and what about the rehab?

I really need some positive support.....
thanks
 
#2 ·
Pilgrim had TPLO surgery for his cruciate and did fine. Our vet considered this the best for him as he had hip dysplasia and needed to be able to bear weight on that leg fairly quickly. (The only thing keeping his hip in place was his muscles so he couldn't afford to lose muscle mass.) The first couple of days, he looked awful, but we stuck faithfully to the rehab notes. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to stick to the vets orders, as the bone needs time to heal. It's a nuisance, but the results were well worth it - the repair lasted him the rest of his life with not a bit of trouble. Good luck with him.
 
#3 ·
Sorry to read that your Oliver has cruciate issues.

Did your vet ever discuss CM ( conservative management) in lieu of TPLO?

Brisby blew her cruciate a year ago last spring. We opted for CM in lieu of surgery and it was very successful, although a very long process.

2 of Brisby's vets told me that they had opted for CM as well with their own dogs and that studies did not indicate that CM vs TPLO or other interventions end up being more successful one over the other. I was also told that if CM fails, surgery was always an option with no long term effect of doing surgery later if indicated.

Brisby's CM consisted of restricted weight bearing exercise, lots of swimming, laser treatment, acupuncture, keeping her slim and changes to diet ( combo of home cooked & raw), Jing Tang Cruciate Ligament, 4-Cyte and a good liquid Omega 3.

Today, her stifle is stable and has built up enough scar tissue to hold the knee in place. Her stifle will probably become arthritic, however it would have with the surgery as well, so that is something to consider. Her gait is perfect, she runs, jumps, swims and does all things she used to do before the cruciate injury.

I don't know the extent of your Oliver's injury, however I would suggest you ask about CM vs TPLO to enable you to make the best decision.
 
#7 ·
Please be sure to follow the activity restrictions the vet gave you. The TPLO surgery involves cutting the bone, and screwing a plate onto it to hold it in position while it heals. Essentially until the bone heals he is walking on a broken leg.
 
#8 ·
Please be sure to follow the activity restrictions the vet gave you. The TPLO surgery involves cutting the bone and screwing a plate onto it to hold it in position while it heals. Essentially until the bone heals he is walking on a broken leg.
yes for sure we will.... now it is our responsibility
at them moment he can go out 3 times a day for 5 minutes
the leg is of course very swollen so we can apply some ice

I hope this period will finish soon....
 
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