Yves Samoy 1 , Geert Verhoeven , Tim Bosmans , Elke Van der Vekens , Evelien de Bakker , Piet Verleyen , Bernadette Van Ryssen Show Affiliations »
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To (1) describe a modified technique for tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture and (2) report short term outcome and complications. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective clinical study. ANIMALS: Dogs with unilateral CCL rupture (n = 50). METHODS: TTA was performed with a novel implant to achieve advancement of the tibial crest. The technical protocol, specific implants and instrumentation, and the short term outcome are described. RESULTS: Various breeds (mean ± SD weight, 31.9 ± 13.3 kg) were included. Mean age at treatment was 64 ± 30.6 months. Minor complications occurred in 30% and major complications in 4% of the cases. Forty-eight (96%) dogs had a good to excellent outcome 3 months after surgery. CONCLUSION: The modified technique is a viable alternative to other osteotomy techniques. © Copyright 2014 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
OBJECTIVE: To (1) describe a modified technique for tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture and (2) report short term outcome and complications. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective clinical study. ANIMALS: Dogs with unilateral CCL rupture (n = 50). METHODS: TTA was performed with a novel implant to achieve advancement of the tibial crest. The technical protocol, specific implants and instrumentation, and the short term outcome are described. RESULTS: Various breeds (mean ± SD weight, 31.9 ± 13.3 kg) were included. Mean age at treatment was 64 ± 30.6 months. Minor complications occurred in 30% and major complications in 4% of the cases. Forty-eight (96%) dogs had a good to excellent outcome 3 months after surgery. CONCLUSION: The modified technique is a viable alternative to other osteotomy techniques. © Copyright 2014 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
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Year: 2014
PMID： 25330358 DOI： 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12298.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Vet Surg ISSN： 0161-3499 Impact factor: 1.495