How long does TPLO surgery take?
The total anesthetic time for a TPLO procedure ranges from 1.5-2 hours depending on the specific patient. The surgery itself ranges from 45min to 1 hour.
When to take Scooby to the hospital for his TPLO surgery?
Scooby was not able to have food after midnight or anything to drink after 5 a.m. on the morning of his TPLO surgery. I checked him into the hospital around 7 a.m. so that they could take radiographs and complete his blood work in time for afternoon surgery.
Is it worth it for my dog to have TPLO surgery?
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When to start physiotherapy for TPLO after surgery?
This treatment helps to absorb some of the wound fluid and can be done as many times per day as possible (10 min per treatment). Physiotherapy ideally should begin 2-5 days after surgery. Please contact our physical therapy department, Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning Group, at (303)762-7946 or www.crcg.com for further information.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. It was hard and emotionally draining but worth it. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you are reading this, Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is probably something you’re considering for your dog or already have scheduled.
Scooby was not able to have food after midnight or anything to drink after 5 a.m. on the morning of his TPLO surgery. I checked him into the hospital around 7 a.m. so that they could take radiographs and complete his blood work in time for afternoon surgery.
How is tightrope repair different from TTA and TPLO?
The standard rehabilitation procedure for Tightrope repair is a bit different than TTA and TPLO, due to the less invasive nature of the procedure. When dogs return home from Tightrope repair, owners are instructed to allow their dog to utilize the leg as they wish.
What should I know about Tightrope CCL surgery?
Tightrope CCL, like other traditional repair methods (lateral suture, extracapsular imbrication), is simply a way to stabilize the joint while scar tissue is being formed, it is not a replacement ligament. QLF Surgery: What Is It and Is It The Best Option For Your Dog’s Torn ACL? I have a 80lb Chessie (1 year old) who torn both CCL’s.