Tibial Tuberosity Advancement is a recently developed surgical treatment for CCL injuries. Already common in Europe with over 18,000 cases performed, the TTA is gaining popularity in the U.S. as its benefits are realized.
Cruciate ligaments are important for the hinge joint function of the stifle joint. A cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear in the dog is similar to an ACL tear in people, it can be abrupt injury or a slow degrade over time.
DJD is more commonly known as arthritis. This is a progressive, non-infectious condition of the weight-bearing joints.
Femoral head and neck ostectomy is a surgical procedure in which the ball portion of the hip and the attachment (neck) portion of the femur is removed, which in essence removes the hip joint.
Medial patellar luxation is a condition in which the kneecap (patella) pops out of its groove.
A TPLO is a method to repair a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture in a dog. A CCL tear in the dog is similar to an ACL tear in people.
A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure where the entire hip joint is replaced. This creates a new joint for the body to use. Typically THR is used in older cases of hip dysplasia, sever trauma or hip luxation.
Triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) is a surgery performed in moderate to large breed dogs with early hip dysplasia (HD), with the goal of eliminating the laxity of early HD, thus preventing the development of potentially debilitating late HD.
Osteochondritis Dissecans is an abnormality in development of bone from cartilage. As a result, within joints such as the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hock (ankle), a flap of cartilage can develop causing lameness.
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