Veterinary Surgeon Explains TPLO Procedure
This ten minute video is meant to be informational. The relatively “slow” film is of my dog’s veterinary surgeon explaining tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. With this video I am trying to get information out to dog owners who are faced with a pet with a “torn ACL” and the resulting lameness or limp. As I say in the video – I do not endorse the procedure. Nor am I endorsing this particular vet. I did have the procedure done on my dog and so far so good. In the months and years to come I will have a better view of how successful the procedure has been and if it was worth the money. All pet surgeries seem expensive these days. Again, the video is informational. If you Google “TPLO” you will find a great number of sites with information and opinions about this procedure. As in all medical situations (people and pets) information is the key to making informed and appropriate decisions.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
@DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat – Huuhh ?? You’re assuming that orthopedic devices corrode ??? WTF surgical stainless steel and titanium DOES’NT !!!
I have a plate and 5 screws in my collar bone – in there over 8 years now, guess what – no corrosion (which is OXIDIATION – there’s NO air/oxygen in there to make it oxidize) Humans live a long life with orthopedic implants – so why shouldn’t dogs (don’t test on amimals – test on humans)
thanks for the video
@DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat
I was just wondering how accurate your post is?
Does it mean that it is better to have the metal implants removed at a later date? As to prevent the possibility of corrosion and then cancer? Please reply DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat..
Thanks for any help!!!
@DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat
I was just wondering how accurate your post is?
Does it mean that it is better to have the metal implants removed at a later date? As to prevent the possibility of corrosion and then cancer? Please reply DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat..
Thanks for any help!!!
@unicorn193
It’s the bone in the proximal part of tibia. It’s cut into (hence “osteo” = bone and “tomy” or “tome” = to cut) and rotated so that the tibial surface is much “flatter” .
@DogsLuvUNoMatterWhat — That question is above my pay grade as Obama would say. I’m not a vet.
If the metal implant corrodes into the tibia (which may take a few years for this to occur), and that corrosion causes osteosarcoma (bone cancer), and the dog has to have his or her leg amputated, and the owner has to pay thousands of dollars for treatments that will not stop the cancer from taking the dog’s life, who is responsible for the expenses? The vet, the owner, or the company who produced the implant?
If the metal implant corrodes into the tibia, and that corrosion causes osteosarcoma, and the dog has to have his or her leg amputated, and the owner has to pay thousands of dollars for treatments that will not stop the cancer from taking the dog’s life, who is responsible? The vet, the owner, or the company who produced the implant?
Thank u so much for posting this video. My boxer was just diagnosed with this on Thursday and we are going to consult with the surgeon on Monday morning. I have a better understanding now. Thanks again!
sorry what are you rotating at 3:35 to prevent the tibia moving foward when the dog walking? thanks
Thank you very much for this video. This gent has said exactly what our own vet said and that’s so reassuring. Our wee boy (sad I know) is going in on Thursday for this op and this has re-assured us. Thanks again
My understanding is that this procedure is the optimum available with best chances for success.
hi can any tell me is this the best sugary for this problem i have a 18 mount old rottweiler with a parshall tair she is not lame but after a ten minite light talk she limps i am taking her to a dog Hydrotherapy pool 2 times a week i would just like to find the best sugary for her no matter the cost
thank you for this vido
Thank you so much for posting this video. It’s exactly what I needed to gather the info I was wondering about. I appreciate it !
Excellent video!!! Our Collie/German Shephard just received this diagnosis. I always ask lots of questions and you answered them all!!!! I’m impressed – wish you were in Louisville, KY!
Good Luck
Thanks for posting the video. Our 2 year old pitty just had TPLO day before yesterday.
thanks – i thought i would have appreciated this kind of video when investigating the problem with my dog
Very good, I salute you for this initiative.
oh no definatly not XD
You’re welcome. Hope you don’t go out and do surgery on the basis of this video
Thanx for uploading! this has helped my so much with my coursework for college =D You are a life saver!
Thanks, & good luck to your dog as well. Slow and steady is right. Newman has some arthritis from all this but show him a squirrel and it all goes away. The power of purpose!
Nice, nice job on the video! My 3 yr old, 110lb Chesapeake Bay Retriever has had “double cut” TPLO’s on both left and right knees. It’s been a year and a half since the first surgery and a year since the second. He’s batting 1000! All the best to you and the dog – slow and steady.
Four months after surgery and Newman is still doing well. Last fall he couldn’t finish my two mile walks at park. He could go about a mile and would sit there. He’s doing the two miles again with spurts when he sees critters. Definitely using the bad foot again.