Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/02/10

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Subject: [Leica] some days...
From: ricc at embarqmail.com (Ric Carter)
Date: Tue Feb 10 10:33:27 2009
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Nope, they didn't use ties on the joint, they reshaped it and put a  
plate on the bone.

TPLO: The tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) technique has  
gained popularity recently.  The cranial tibial thrust
present in the knees is the summation of the all the forces acting on  
the knee during weight bearing and it makes the tibia
shift forward, if it is not opposed by the CCL. The above two  
procedures are meant to provide passive restraint by
mimicking the CCL. The cranial tibial thrust is still present as long  
as the patient is weight bearing. Perhaps that is the
reason why these procedures provide less than optimal results. The  
TPLO changes the level of the tibial plateau and
thereby neutralizes cranial tibial thrust during function. Forward  
shifting of the tibia is eliminated; therefore the CCL is not
needed anymore. The TPLO involves cutting and repositioning the upper  
portion of the tibia. This is a more complicated
procedure that requires unique equipment and implants.

supposed to be a better solution for a young, active dog


we walk her with a sling to catch any missteps

it's quite the sight--she pulling and I cussing;^)

ric




On Feb 10, 2009, at 12:06 PM, Steve Barbour wrote:

>
> sorry to hear Ric, how is Roxy/her leg  immobilized?
>


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