TPLO and TTA Discharge Instructions | Dog Surgery | MedVet

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) discharge Instructions, designed to ensure your furry friend's smooth recovery journey. If your dog has recently undergone TPLO surgery, this video provides essential insights into post-operative care and rehabilitation.
In this detailed tutorial, we walk you through the vital steps of at-home care for your beloved pet. You'll learn about the significance of passive range of motion exercises, ice therapy, and controlled activities, all crucial elements to help your dog recover post-surgery.
We highlight the critical nature of reevaluation at the six-week mark, where X-rays will be taken to confirm your dog's progress. Our MedVet caregivers emphasize the significance of following these instructions to enhance your pet's recovery. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or concerns, as your dog's wellbeing is our top priority.
Remember, your attentive care during this recovery period is important. By watching this video and following our expert advice, you’ll help your dog heal properly.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:31 Management of Activity
1:21 Passive Range of Motion
2:25 Ice Your Dog’s Leg
2:49 Placing a Sling
3:12 Weeks 2-3
3:46 Weeks 4-6
4:06 Sit to Stand Exercises
4:24 Reevaluation
5:00 Physical Rehabilitation

[@gracieannpinker1492]

We are on 2nd surgery recovery.

[@Jack_Hunt]

instructions sound too rushed. Most folks are not told to walk that much. 5 min walks 2 to 3 times a day in the first 3 weeks. ( thats mostly in the yard taking them for a pee ) . Then build up in the 4th and 5th.

[@Jjules-zo5fr]

We can only do quick wee every couple of hours.

[@stacey4758]

How can you do any of that in the first few days with an inch thick bandage preventing movement

[@Jjules-zo5fr]

Actually using a tplo dog would be useful our boy is only 3 days in and is only just able to go to the loo and is awkward and visibly in pain. He was released to soon and couldn’t get up for the first 24 hrs due to residue epidural and continually weed himself. Lucky this was the second surgery and I had a bit more experience.

[@raeldrake3147]

I liked the hock (ankle) and knee range of motion examples but for the hip extension I have had MedVet and other vets mention for that and the others that pulling the leg wasn't ideal compared to pushing outward from above or around the affected area. I guess like positive vs. negative resistance maybe? Or less risky perhaps? Either way I see a lot of comments about 2nd surgery. I have heard 2.5% tear meniscus and others having plate removal afterwards which is where my dog is at now.

[@tedbundy3729]

I was told wait 3 to 5 days before going through the range of motion exercises.

[@trishadavis219]

That's what I was instructed also and my dog hasn't had the surgery yet

[@Jack_Hunt]

Yeah i think this advice is a bit off

[@sideout1961]

I was told to wait until the staples were removed after 2 weeks before starting these exercises

[@SigmaDG]

@@sideout1961 same here. had both knees done at same time.

[@Jjules-zo5fr]

Wasn’t told to do them at all, just test it as much as possible