TTA or TPLO? Which Surgical Method Is Best for Dogs Cruciate Ligament Rupture?

November 27, 2019/in Blogs /by Dr. Mark Beerenstrauch

Cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) is a chronic condition marked by the persistent degradation of a dog’s cranial cruciate ligament. A dog’s cranial cruciate ligament can be compared to a human’s anterior cruciate ligament, as it’s one of the primary ligaments supporting the stifle joint (knee). CrCLD eventually leads to a cruciate tear in a dog, […]

Why is TPLO an effective Surgical Correction for my Dog’s Cranial Cruciate Rupture?

November 13, 2019/in Blogs /by Dr. Mark Beerenstrauch

TPLO surgery (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) is the most commonly recommended treatment for the rupture of a dog’s cranial cruciate ligament. This injury is like an ACL tear for dogs, and TPLO surgery is designed to stabilize the stifle (knee) joint following the ligament’s rupture. How Does a Cruciate Tear in a Dog Happen? Dogs […]