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Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 39:573-578 (2003)
© 2003 American Animal Hospital Association

Retrospective Study

Results of Single-Session Bilateral Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomies as a Treatment for Bilaterally Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligaments in Dogs: 25 Cases (2000–2001)

Matthew D. Barnhart, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS

From the MedVet Associates, Inc., 300 East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085.

The records of 25 dogs with bilaterally ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments (CrCL) treated with single-session bilateral tibial plateau leveling osteotomies (TPLOs) were reviewed. The mean age and body weight at presentation were 4.9 years and 36.1 kg, respectively. Minor complications occurred in five dogs. Good or excellent function occurred in 19 of 25 dogs at a mean of 6.9 weeks postoperatively. Owner evaluation revealed that the 88% of dogs had good or excellent function at an average of 14.3 months postoperatively. This study demonstrated that single-session bilateral TPLOs are an effective treatment for bilaterally ruptured CrCLs with minimal morbidity and complications.






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