My dog has just had her 2nd hind leg TPLO yesterday. This video is absolutely brilliant as I didn’t know exactly what was done. I could vaguely see from the photo of the x Ray I was given, but this video is far more accurate for me to see & understand. Thank you for this video.
@HawkspitsАй бұрын
My dog just got diagnosed with this. Hes not even two. Is he goign to have a terrible quality of life? Im so worried
@grantmaterna6186Ай бұрын
No need to worry. These surgeries have a great success rate and are very commonplace. Your dog should do fine and the procedure should last their lifetime.
@steveavant972726 күн бұрын
Our dog had to have this procedure and we were very apprehensive about it but we found a board certified canine orthopedic surgeon and after talking to him, we felt much better. The surgery was done and though the first few days were hard, our dog made steady improvement and was good to go after the recovery period. Unfortunately, he promptly blew out the other knee and we just got him home from round two. I think the important thing is to find the right doctor. Yes, the surgery is very expensive but our dog is only five years old and full of life. We wanted to restore his ability to run and play, eliminate his pain, and enjoy life. Your dog will come home with a cone to prevent licking and biting the incision. I think dogs hate the cone, I can only imagine what it’s like for the dog. There are alternatives to the cone, I suggest you look into those pre surgery. Good luck with your pup, we love our fur babies.
@SergioRamirez-co3qm2 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias No hablo inglés pero le entendí muy bien mejor que a los videos en español Ya se que le van a hacer a mi perro
@luiscastedo-pj7fr2 ай бұрын
Mil gracias 🙏
@joshocichlid10952 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@viviankeh4412 ай бұрын
Wow I'm blown away by how you have illustrated TPLO for us. Thank you so much!
@srinukoruvada59582 ай бұрын
My dog petella is break how to recovery
@seekthetruth14853 ай бұрын
Great video. Our baby just had both of her knees done...very hard recovery, but both were bad, and even if you do one knee...most often the other will go bad soon after. One long recovery for her, but a week out and she is doing great. She is a big girl at 85 pounds, so it has been hard on us to use the sling, and take her to go to the bathroom. She refused the collar, and the dounut..so Lick Sleeve was our answer...it's working great so far. Good luck to everyone!
@convincedquaker3 ай бұрын
Don't do it! Try a custom-made orthotic brace first. We had a TPLO in March. The TPLO was followed by an Extracapsular Lateral Suture Stabilization surgery in April. BOTH failed and resulted in pivot shift phenomenon and infection. All hardware was removed in May. Now awaiting a custom-made orthotic brace. Four months of pain and more than $10,000 with zero results. We're worse now than before the TPLO. START with a custom-made orthotic brace.
@nervion5726 күн бұрын
¿ Como está tu perro despues de todo ?
@Shawn31673 ай бұрын
How much does something like this cost?
@Nononcita2 ай бұрын
In the Kansas City KS area, that surgery cost $4,500.
@reidbailey2963Ай бұрын
Mine cost 6,400 in September of 2023 dog healed great and then blew his other knee almost exactly a year later… 8.5 yo black n tan coonhound.
@lunacielo76803 ай бұрын
I live in MN. Does it bother them in the winter?
@aprilmiller67674 ай бұрын
My dog tore his ACL at six months. The vet said it would progress until he could not use his leg again and then the other leg would go out. After researching the situation, I opted not to have surgery and crated him for a month allowing him out only to relieve himself. it gradually healed. He is now seven and runs like nothing happened.
@leethal65704 ай бұрын
My dog had this done today. We pick her up tomorrow. I am nervous to see how she recovers and I hope to get her back out at the beach again in due time.
@lunacielo76803 ай бұрын
Mine just had it done yesterday. I'm hopeful is going to be a success.
@leethal6570Ай бұрын
@@lunacielo7680 I am sure every dog is different with recovery but our dog showed signs very slowly. We massaged her coat to relax her and massaged her muscles around her thigh and upper leg too seemed to relax her. She has recently started running a bit but not for too long and then she limps a little bit but I think it’s because her muscles have been so relaxed is why she limps not because of the actual surgery. I hope your dog is ok.
@dianamay36094 ай бұрын
Our dog just had her second. She is recovering well. I am so incredibly thankful for this option and that we can afford to pay for two surgeries because she is essentially my husbands service dog. Cannot imagine life without her. If we ever do get another dog we will get a rescue vs another purebred springer spaniel as I’ve been told it happens less often
@saiiiiiii16 ай бұрын
Our dog is about to have TPLO surgery. I'm very worried about the first weeks after the surgery. She's a very agile dog and can have her erratic moments. How stable is the whole joint right after the procedure. Are there worries about the whole thing breaking away?
@davechapman58156 ай бұрын
...... Presumably you've had the op now...?.... I'm sure you will have realised that the first few days are stressful trying to keep the dog immobile..... After the first week, it'll be fine putting weight on it and gradually pottering about..... Just don't let it jump, climb or run.....
@saiiiiiii16 ай бұрын
@@davechapman5815 yes 2 weeks ago now. Our status is like 7/10 at the moment. Swelling hasn't completely subsided around the knee. Surgeon told us to keep watching out for more swelling and/or heat on the area.
@Greatehst5 ай бұрын
@@saiiiiiii1my dog just had the surgery done about 2 weeks ago now. They gave us 4 medications - 3 of which have sedation effects to keep them sleepy & calm most of the time. And they work. She was putting her full weight on her leg within 4-5 days & has been waiting to run, jump, & play since then. The recovery time of TPLO is pretty quick & the success rate is really high too.
@nervion5726 күн бұрын
@@Greatehst Gracias por tu opinión.
@vetdoc357 ай бұрын
The Video is good but the truth about TPLO is that 60%+ Dogs need mostly also the other Knee within 2 years done. The lowering of the Plateau is like driving your Car one Side with 18 Wheels and the other with 15Zoll Wheels. Same Problem.
@davechapman58156 ай бұрын
..... Rubbish..... The second one goes due to degenerative condition or trauma, just the same as the first one....
@nervion5726 күн бұрын
Creo que no baja la altura, solo el angulo, pero no estoy seguro.
@KarlaBoucher-wh5jm7 ай бұрын
My GSD had this surgery this past Wednesday (Jan 3, 2024)… the Dr was very good at explaining but I on the other hand, was having difficulty understanding. Either way I knew it was going to have to be done. We are just past the 48 hr post surgery point and she’s doing very well. With all of that being said, this video has helped me so much to understand exactly what was done and why it was needed. Total cost was around $4800, this included pre surgical visit, ex ray, meds, surgery and will also cover all post op visits.
@alintawhatmore27157 ай бұрын
Hi how did your fur baby go the first night
@nervion5726 күн бұрын
Hola, tu comentario es muy util. Como esta ahora tu perro ? Gracias.
@LifeisbetterwithaMalinois7 ай бұрын
Thxs great vid! My 3 year old Malinois just went in for his knee opp. No idea how he teared it, he runs around on the farm. I never taught him to jump on or off stuff, to save his joints for the future....but he does play ruff with the other dogs and now and again chases the donkey😊.
@shrddshrdd1237 ай бұрын
What if the dog is 9 month old?
@davechapman58156 ай бұрын
.... A friend of mine had a springer spaniel which snapped one around 9 months old...... The surgeon made the decision to do BOTH legs at the same time, as it was almost inevitable that the second would go very quickly due to genetic issues..... Dog is fine now...
@janrandles86837 ай бұрын
I just can't bring myself to put my 10 year old through this major surgery and the recovery period. I think the surgeons who recommend this don't take into consideration the health and physical ability of the dogs' caretakers. I know I can't lift a 60 lb dog for the first few days without ending up with a cervical fusion myself. I am opting for conservative management as she is, for the most part, a house dog and not a runner. The video was very well done, and thank you. I wish I had seen it prior to the expense of having all xrays repeated after the referral fees and films. I have a failed lumbar fusion myself, and pain management can be achieved over the same time period that it takes to recover. Best wishes to all who choose this type of surgery. I dearly love my dog but can't imagine her being calm enough to have a good recovery. I also felt pressured to go the surgical route by being asked if I wanted my dog to live in pain for the rest of her life. Pain meds do exist! Of course I don't want her in pain the rest of her life. Now the vet will not treat her with adequan without the cost of a full exam with each injection. Where is the compassion for those who love their dogs but can't afford 6 grand plus??
@JavierCespedes907 ай бұрын
My 10 year old boxer just went through this procedure today, hope it helps him run and jump again.
@JavierCespedes907 ай бұрын
@@gingerella7934 Same issue here, I have a lot of stairs as well. I had to tie him with enough space to move, eat and pee without reaching the stairs.
@saiiiiiii16 ай бұрын
How's the doggy doing?
@JavierCespedes906 ай бұрын
@@saiiiiiii1 He is doing pretty good, at least he completely uses the leg now, he doesn't limp anymore, he now can walk, run, jump... he is still not allowed to, but he can, this friday is the last appointment with the surgeon, hope everything is fine.
@saiiiiiii16 ай бұрын
@@JavierCespedes90 did you manage to keep him calm during this entire time? Next week is our appointment for the surgery and I'm having nightmares already how to keep my dog calm during recovery
@JavierCespedes906 ай бұрын
@@saiiiiiii1The first 2 weeks, I tied him next to me all the time and carried him around whenever he wanted to go outside to the bathroom. After that, I tied him in my garden, with a rope so he can walk around, but not long enough so he doesn't reach the stairs. That worked pretty well. He did a few jumps every now and then but that was something I couldnt control. Good luck with the surgery.
@campnut60769 ай бұрын
Had this done to a great hunting 7 year old GSP for 4k. I was told after rehab, she'd be able to hunt again. First time out hunting , she tore the other knee, another 4k. She never hunted again. She recovered well and lived to be 16 but was not able to run anywhere close to the way she could before the injuries. She even walked differently, GSP's have a bounce to their gate when they walk, after the surgery, the bounce was gone. But she did live out a full, pain free life. It's a very difficult decision to have this surgery done.
@oldmangaming16029 ай бұрын
Our dog had her first one 4 years ago and just got the second one yesterday.
@levonneroux74199 ай бұрын
I loved this video, incredibly informative and to the point, thank you!
@wyldmansix710 ай бұрын
Interesting and well done video. Are there any potential complications with this particular procedure?
@mssmssmssmss11 ай бұрын
Who are you?
@kinggimped Жыл бұрын
My beloved doggo needs TPLO surgery and this video was amazing for explaining the process clearly to a layperson. Thank you so much.
@robcheetham4370 Жыл бұрын
Great video. My american akita has just had this done on the 8th April 23. Shes recovering steadily. Very interesting and informative watch. Thanks for making this
@mrs.i.one1211 ай бұрын
How is she doing now?
@robcheetham437011 ай бұрын
@@mrs.i.one12 Sorry it was on the 8th june she had it done. Not sure why I put april lol. She is doing ok thanks. She has just entered the physio stage last week so id say not far off being discharged. But with her being 11 now as of yesterday (12th) she isnt as quick on her feet as she used to be anyway. But for her age id say shes doing great. Just been out for 40 min walk with her and she handled it pretty well. Still keeping her away from stairs and not letting her jump or get to excited. I have built 2 meeting ramps for the back of my house so she dosnt have to step up to get into the house and going to build one for the sofa so she can get on there without having to climb up. She can get up but id rather make it easy as can be for her. Thank you very much for asking
@gingerella79347 ай бұрын
@@robcheetham4370How is your dog doing now? My 7 year old mixed breed just had her left knee done 10 days ago. She is recovering well but I’m constantly having to watch her as we have lots of stairs. She’s also not happy having to be always in an enclosure or kennel. But I’m happy that we were able to have this surgery done for her.
@cheryljones9339 Жыл бұрын
Why use non locking screws at all?
@innerpeace3395 Жыл бұрын
Non-locking screws have some advantages. They allow a sliding relationship between the screw head and the plate recess in which the screw head seats. As the screw is tightened down and the head of the screw is pulled down into the recess of the plate, the head of the screw (by virtue of the ramp-like shape of the recess) will slide towards the osteotomy (cut made by the saw blade) in the bone. The segment of bone will slide towards the osteotomy, and provided, the other side of the osteotomy has some locking screws in it, the osteotomy site will be compressed. A compressed osteotomy site is very desirable, as the rough surfaces mesh together and provide extra strength/stability and shorter healing times. A non-locking screw also allows the angle of the screw (relative to the plate) to be varied a little, which can assist in achieving purchase in the bone in some circumstances. Finally, non-locking screws are cheaper than locking ones. The ideal is to have a mixture of locking and non-locking screws.
@Iflyyaya Жыл бұрын
This is very informing but I’m also terrified, my dog got hurt yesterday morning and it’s a suspected “acl” tear. I’m absolutely terrified that’s true but based on her signs it appears to be. We’re waiting on X-rays to confirm and I know surgery will be a must. Send positive vibes.
@randombliss Жыл бұрын
How did it go? My dog got the surgery almost 2 weeks ago and already wants to run ;) so if yours needs it too - ofc it's stressful, but you don't have to be terrified.
@Iflyyaya Жыл бұрын
@@randombliss she actually had three appointments and after everything was set and done she did not have a tear she sprained her leg. was on rest for roughly 2 weeks and on medication. thankfully no surgery was needed because rest alone was an impossible task for her I can not imagine surgery recuperation.
@KH-gw2gy Жыл бұрын
Just had one done on our 5yr old Golden. $4,500. She won’t be doing much running after this because we are not paying for a second knee surgery. Leash walking and swimming.
@davechapman58156 ай бұрын
..... The second one can go regardless of no running and lead walks.... The tissue can degenerate and snap naturally....
@tumbleweedking5668 Жыл бұрын
CBLO is better option. A lot stronger with less chance of failure and decreased recovery time. With a TPLO your dog not jumping or running post op is crucial to its success. With a CBLO an accident or two is likely survivable.
@simoneanesi7477 Жыл бұрын
Based on which studies would CBLO be stronger? And what is the evidence to say it is better?
@jessicavisser1363 Жыл бұрын
Why can't you just repair the ccl like they repair the acl in humans?
@randombliss Жыл бұрын
They can but because it's much more burdened area in dogs it doesn't work that well...
@buccanaquarter Жыл бұрын
What is the cost of this procedure
@anthonybarlow9731 Жыл бұрын
Last year my dog had this done as a referral at a specialists and it was just under £3k for the procedure + the cost of the original x-rays at local vets to diagnose.
@Crazee8tz Жыл бұрын
just got a quote of 5500
@Warzau Жыл бұрын
Same appox 5-6k total.
@chrislitw391111 ай бұрын
Yep....usually 4 to 6k
@Xavierthagreat699 ай бұрын
Depends on area. Im quoted at 2500 bucks. Gotta get away from the bigger cities.
@wandjwoodland Жыл бұрын
TPLO done Aug 22. Great outcome for our 9 yo 14kg cross breed. Very grateful .
@nervion5726 күн бұрын
Holaa, se ha recuperado bien tu perro ? Gracias.
@geertlampen2068 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Am a ver surgeon performing TPLO’s and am always on the lookout for guidance/teaching materials to help clients decide if their pet needs a TPLO. This will go a long way to make understanding easier and hopefully help in the decision making. My TPLO cases all do great and have a very high satisfaction rate with my clients …. Your videos will help keep it that way. Thanks Dr Geert
@EmanBoom Жыл бұрын
Our dog had both knees done (not the same time), and she is a new dog!
@int9897 Жыл бұрын
very useful. thank you.
@AustinandBuddy Жыл бұрын
I felt clueless after scheduling the surgery and this video really helped me understand what the vet surgeon was doing a bad job of explaining.
@Jess-oz4ih Жыл бұрын
Crazy impressive 😲
@ralphpuleo1987 Жыл бұрын
Very well done and informative video Thanks! 😊
@robkenyon5582 Жыл бұрын
Our dog is about to have his second knee done. Can't tell you how thankful we are that this procedures exist.
@mettakrawler Жыл бұрын
How did it go? Ours will have his first knee next week
@randombliss Жыл бұрын
@@mettakrawler mine also had one almost 2 weeks ago (stitch removal in 3 days). So far so good ;) I hope your dogy is doing well too❤
@IrishEyesASMR Жыл бұрын
My girl is about to go through her second next week..... I hope your pupper is well recovered and enjoying life again 💛
@1Deejay710 ай бұрын
How goes your dog, could you update us on his recovery and quality of life now pls? Ty
@IrishEyesASMR10 ай бұрын
@@1Deejay7 I'm not the original poster but my girl had her second tplo surgery 5 weeks ago and she doing fantastic.... Still on controlled, on lead walks but her recovery is great and her other leg which was operated on last January is as strong as it usually is! I hope your pup recovers well 💛
@TheKRTwins Жыл бұрын
I love this! Thank you!
@basstreble32 жыл бұрын
My vet showed me this video and it helped me a lot to understand what was going on. And it also helped me a lot to be able to show this video to explain it to others.
@Lauraaxxl2 жыл бұрын
Where can I find these substeps in this video? I can't seem to find them. Thank you
@BigKuttaify2 жыл бұрын
This truly is the best animated video explanation for this. Thank you and well done!
@elliotjohn4992 жыл бұрын
Well done
@kaylac33672 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful in understanding the procedure and how it works in my dogs joint. Thanks!
@eloyramos49712 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I’m devastated that my Riley will have to go through this again.