TTA uses the same concept of leveling
the tibial plateau in relation to the dynamic transfer of force through the patellar tendon.
Not exact matches
Commonly employed surgical procedures —
tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO),
tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA), lateral femoro -
tibial suture stabilization (LFTS) and TightRope stabilization (TR) were implemented
in the model through collaboration with a veterinary orthopedic surgeon to evaluate the ability of procedures to restore normal, CrCL - intact stifle biomechanics.
This model allows noninvasive visualization and analysis of stifle biomechanics, simulates the intact and CRCL - deficient stifle, and was utilized to investigate anatomical characteristics and biomechanical parameters, such as ligament stiffness and
tibial plateau angle to gain an understanding of their role
in producing CrCL deficiency.
Duerr FM, Duncan CG, Savicky RS, Park RD, Egger EL, et al. (2007) Risk factors for excessive
tibial plateau angle
in large - breed dogs with cranial cruciate disease.
He has completed advanced training
in tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) and CORA - based leveling osteotomy (CBLO) for repair of cranial cruciate ligament injury.
This changes the manner
in which the bones interact with each other, realigning the angle of the
tibial plateau at the stifle joint, this method uses one of two procedures: TPLO and TTA.
Comparison of owner satisfaction between stifle joint orthoses and
tibial plateau leveling osteotomy for the management of cranial cruciate ligament disease
in dogs.
Surgery will not prevent arthritis: Hurley CR, Hammer DL, and Shott S. Progression of radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis following
tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture: 295 cases (2001 - 2005).
Effect of cranial cruciate ligament deficiency,
tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, and
tibial tuberosity advancement on contact mechanics and alignment of the stifle
in flexion.
In addition to routine wellness and preventative medicine, we offer spay and neuter, vaccinations, digital x-ray, emergency services, dental care (including oral surgery) and orthopedic surgery such as TPLOs (
tibial -
plateau - leveling osteotomy), lateral sutures and FHOs (femoral head ostectomy).
In 2001, Dr. Pastor was certified to perform the
tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) procedure for patients with cranial cruciate ligament disease.
Tibial osteotomy techniques change the anatomy of the knee joint by eliminating or neutalizing the slope in the tibial pl
Tibial osteotomy techniques change the anatomy of the knee joint by eliminating or neutalizing the slope
in the
tibial pl
tibial plateau.
There are multiple surgical options available for treatment of cruciate injuries
in dogs, and our most commonly recommended treatment is
tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, or TPLO.
I have also read that the TTA procedure should not be used
in dogs that have a steep
tibial plateau.
With regard to joint disorders affected by neutering, one study documents a 3-fold increase
in excessive
tibial plateau angle — a known risk factor for development of CCL —
in large dogs [14].
With regard to joint disorders, one study of effects of neutering
in larger breeds documents a 3-fold increase
in excessive
tibial plateau angle — a known risk factor for development of cranial cruciate ligament tears or rupture (CCL)[17].
As you can see
in the radiographs, the
tibial plateau angle after surgery is nearly horizontal, compared to the significant slope prior to surgery.
The most common of these procedures, the
Tibial Platuau - Leveling Osteotomy, or TPLO, involves cutting the tibial in two, rotating the plateau, and plating it back tog
Tibial Platuau - Leveling Osteotomy, or TPLO, involves cutting the
tibial in two, rotating the plateau, and plating it back tog
tibial in two, rotating the
plateau, and plating it back together.
The TPLO procedure essentially flattens the
tibial plateau angle to eliminate these damaging forces
in the knee.