- Pre-anesthetic screening tests — Each pet undergoes a complete physical examination and blood screening to evaluate organ function before anesthesia.
- Customized anesthetic protocols — We use information from your pet’s health history and pre-anesthetic tests to customize the safest anesthetic plan for their needs.
- Continuous monitoring — Your pet is assigned a dedicated team member who oversees their care for the day, including preoperative preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative recovery. We use advanced equipment and techniques to monitor vital signs and anesthetic depth throughout each procedure.
Canine TPLO ~ Tibial Plataeu Leveling Osteotomy Orthopedic Surgery with veterinarian Dr. Ram Singh
If your dog has torn their Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) – the equivalent of the ACL in humans – we may recommend a TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy). The is one of the most common and effective orthopedic surgeries performed ondogs!
- What is the CCL and Why Does it Tear? The CCL is a major ligament in your dog’s knee (stifle) joint. It keeps the upper leg bone (femur) from sliding backward off the lower bone (tibia). A dog’s CCL can tear from sudden trauma or because of a chronic, gradual degeneration exacerbated by the slope of their tibial plateau. Every time your dog puts weight on the leg, this slope causes a forward thrust, stressing the CCL until it eventually fails.
- What Does TPLO Surgery Do? The goal of TPLO is NOT to repair the torn ligament (it’s often far too damaged), but to completely eliminate the need for it! 1. The Cut: A specific semicircular cut (osteotomy) is made into the top part of the tibia. 2. The Leveling: The surgeon rotates the cut piece of bone until the problematic slope is nearly level. 3. The Fix: A bone plate and screws are secured to the bone to hold this new, leveled angle in place.
- The Result? When your dog bears weight, the forward thrust is gone. The new, level surface creates a stable joint, allowing your dog to walk without the instability caused by the torn ligament.
- Key Takeaway TPLO is a permanent, biomechanical solution that gives your dog a stable, functional knee joint for years of happy, active life!
Questions about your dog’s recovery plan?
- Ovariohysterectomy (i.e., spay)
- Orchiectomy (i.e., neuter)
- Oral surgery
- Mass excision
- Ophthalmic surgeries
- Urogenital surgeries (e.g., cystotomy, perineal urethrostomy)
- Anal sacculectomy
- Mastectomy
- Limited orthopedic procedures
- Abdominal procedures (e.g., laparotomy, gastrotomy, enterotomy)
- Splenectomy
- Cesarean section
Pain can impede your pet’s recovery and cause not only physical discomfort but also emotional stress. However, we know that surgery causes pain, so we use research-backed pain management strategies that we begin in anticipation of a painful event and continue through recovery and home care. Strategies include multi-modal drug therapies, laser therapy, hot and cold therapy, and physical rehabilitation exercises.
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Pain can impede your pet’s recovery and cause not only physical discomfort but also emotional stress. However, we know that surgery causes pain, so we use research-backed pain management strategies that we begin in anticipation of a painful event and continue through recovery and home care. Strategies include multi-modal drug therapies, laser therapy, hot and cold therapy, and physical rehabilitation exercises.
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