Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/02/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Feb 10, 2009, at 11:33 AM, Ric Carter wrote: > 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;^) I bet... you sound like a hybrid between an ortho surgeon and a mechanical engineer...is that because you are a ...? good luck, Steve > > > ric > > > > > On Feb 10, 2009, at 12:06 PM, Steve Barbour wrote: > >> >> sorry to hear Ric, how is Roxy/her leg immobilized? >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information