02-02-2017, 09:17 PM
TPLO is the way to go. Yes it is expensive but it doesn't fail and the knee is stronger than a normal knee. No effects on activity after healing. Tightrope surgery may or may not work in which case you have to get a TPLO down the line.
My dog had TPLO on both knees, about 4 weeks apart. Once one CCL is torn, the risk is high for the other to tear prior to repair and during healing. Do not go to a surgeon who says the dog needs to stay kenneled for 6 weeks. That is absurd. And due to laziness on both the surgeon and some owners part. Complete recovery takes about 12 weeks. The first 4 weeks are critical. No jumping or running. Passive stretching and slowly increasing walk times should start a week after surgery. Once cleared for full activity expect a few months to regain lost muscle mass.
Care credit can be used to pay for the surgery over 6 months without interest. You can apply on line.
My dog had TPLO on both knees, about 4 weeks apart. Once one CCL is torn, the risk is high for the other to tear prior to repair and during healing. Do not go to a surgeon who says the dog needs to stay kenneled for 6 weeks. That is absurd. And due to laziness on both the surgeon and some owners part. Complete recovery takes about 12 weeks. The first 4 weeks are critical. No jumping or running. Passive stretching and slowly increasing walk times should start a week after surgery. Once cleared for full activity expect a few months to regain lost muscle mass.
Care credit can be used to pay for the surgery over 6 months without interest. You can apply on line.