Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) | VCA Animal Hospitals
TPLO surgery levels the tibia to prevent the femur from sliding forward, thereby stabilizing the joint. TPLO surgery involves making a curved cut in the tibia from the front to the back, much like half a …
TPLO for Dogs - TopDog Health
The TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery has become one of the most popular orthopedic surgeries performed on dogs who have torn their cranial cruciate ligament, also commonly referred …
TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) Surgery
Oct 29, 2024 · TPLO was first described in the early 1980s, and a great deal of research has been done since, both to refine the technique and hardware used, and to compare its results to other surgical …
TPLO orthopedic surgery - Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency
At Carolina Animal Specialty & Emergency, we're proud to be a recognized leader in performing effective tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery for patients. Most commonly conducted on …
Tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy - Wikipedia
TPLO, or tibial-plateau-leveling osteotomy, is a surgery performed on dogs to stabilize the stifle joint after ruptures of the cranial cruciate ligament (analogous to the anterior cruciate ligament [ACL] in …
What is TPLO Surgery? | JNJAnimalHealth, DePuy Synthes
In a TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) procedure, a curved cut is made near the top of the tibia, which is then rotated to reduce the slope (this is where the “leveling” comes from) and stabilize the …
What to Expect Before and After TPLO Surgery For Dogs - GoodRx
Aug 26, 2022 · Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is a common procedure for dogs with a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). Learn what to expect from TPLO surgery and tips to help …
Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) - Canine Cruciate Registry
TPLO stands for Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy. It is a surgical procedure that involves adjusting the tibial plateau (the surface at the top of the shinbone) by cutting the bone with a purpose-made …
What Is TPLO Surgery for Dogs? - Zoetis Petcare
TPLO surgery for dogs aims to adjust the area at the top of the shinbone, called the tibial plateau, to minimize that sliding motion. Normally, the tibial plateau slopes downward toward the dog's tail. …
Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy or “TPLO” Fact Sheet
TPLO is a surgical technique used for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament failure in dogs. What is a TPLO? When the cranial cruciate ligament ruptures, the tibia slides forwards (cranially) when any …