CCL Tears and How a TPLO Surgery Works

An in depth and accurate animation to help better understand the TPLO surgery and it's benefits.

[@viviankeh441]

Wow I'm blown away by how you have illustrated TPLO for us. Thank you so much!

[@aprilmiller6767]

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.

[@BigKuttaify]

This truly is the best animated video explanation for this. Thank you and well done!

[@robkenyon5582]

Our dog is about to have his second knee done. Can't tell you how thankful we are that this procedures exist.

[@mettakrawler]

How did it go? Ours will have his first knee next week

[@randombliss]

​@@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]

My girl is about to go through her second next week..... I hope your pupper is well recovered and enjoying life again 💛

[@1Deejay7]

How goes your dog, could you update us on his recovery and quality of life now pls? Ty

[@IrishEyesASMR]

@@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 💛

[@dianamay3609]

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

[@AustinandBuddy]

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.

[@basstreble3]

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.

[@geertlampen2068]

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

[@campnut6076]

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.

[@EmanBoom]

Our dog had both knees done (not the same time), and she is a new dog!

[@kaylac3367]

This was very helpful in understanding the procedure and how it works in my dogs joint. Thanks!

[@eloyramos4971]

Thank you for making this video. I’m devastated that my Riley will have to go through this again.

[@levonneroux7419]

I loved this video, incredibly informative and to the point, thank you!

[@kinggimped]

My beloved doggo needs TPLO surgery and this video was amazing for explaining the process clearly to a layperson. Thank you so much.

[@wandjwoodland]

TPLO done Aug 22. Great outcome for our 9 yo 14kg cross breed. Very grateful .

[@ralphpuleo1987]

Very well done and informative video Thanks! 😊

[@nervepain1]

Well done David.

[@seekthetruth1485]

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!

[@KarlaBoucher-wh5jm]

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.

[@alintawhatmore2715]

Hi how did your fur baby go the first night

[@TheKRTwins]

I love this! Thank you!

[@int9897]

very useful. thank you.

[@robcheetham4370]

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.one12]

How is she doing now?

[@robcheetham4370]

@@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

[@gingerella7934]

@@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.

[@LifeisbetterwithaMalinois]

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😊.

[@elliotjohn499]

Well done

[@Jess-oz4ih]

Crazy impressive 😲

[@joshocichlid1095]

Thank you!

[@luiscastedo-pj7fr]

Mil gracias 🙏

[@wyldmansix7]

Interesting and well done video. Are there any potential complications with this particular procedure?

[@KH-gw2gy]

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.

[@davechapman5815]

..... The second one can go regardless of no running and lead walks.... The tissue can degenerate and snap naturally....

[@oldmangaming1602]

Our dog had her first one 4 years ago and just got the second one yesterday.

[@Iflyyaya]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@lunacielo7680]

I live in MN. Does it bother them in the winter?

[@Hawkspits]

My dog just got diagnosed with this. Hes not even two. Is he goign to have a terrible quality of life? Im so worried

[@JavierCespedes90]

My 10 year old boxer just went through this procedure today, hope it helps him run and jump again.

[@JavierCespedes90]

@@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.

[@saiiiiiii1]

How's the doggy doing?

[@JavierCespedes90]

@@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.

[@saiiiiiii1]

@@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

[@JavierCespedes90]

@@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.

[@SergioRamirez-co3qm]

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

[@leethal6570]

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.

[@lunacielo7680]

Mine just had it done yesterday. I'm hopeful is going to be a success.

[@leethal6570]

@@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.

[@saiiiiiii1]

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?

[@davechapman5815]

...... 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.....

[@saiiiiiii1]

@@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.

[@Greatehst]

@@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.

[@srinukoruvada5958]

My dog petella is break how to recovery

[@shrddshrdd123]

What if the dog is 9 month old?

[@davechapman5815]

.... 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...

[@Shawn3167]

How much does something like this cost?

[@Nononcita]

In the Kansas City KS area, that surgery cost $4,500.

[@reidbailey2963]

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.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

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]

Based on which studies would CBLO be stronger? And what is the evidence to say it is better?

[@buccanaquarter]

What is the cost of this procedure

[@anthonybarlow9731]

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]

just got a quote of 5500

[@Warzau]

Same appox 5-6k total.

[@chrislitw3911]

Yep....usually 4 to 6k

[@Xavierthagreat69]

Depends on area. Im quoted at 2500 bucks. Gotta get away from the bigger cities.

[@convincedquaker]

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.

[@vetdoc35]

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.

[@davechapman5815]

..... Rubbish..... The second one goes due to degenerative condition or trauma, just the same as the first one....

[@jessicavisser1363]

Why can't you just repair the ccl like they repair the acl in humans?

[@randombliss]

They can but because it's much more burdened area in dogs it doesn't work that well...