Evaluation of complications and short-term outcome after unilateral or single-session bilateral tibial tuberosity advancement for cranial cruciate rupture in dogs

• Published in: Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology Vol. 25; no. 5; p. 402
• Main Authors: Hirshenson, M S, Krotscheck, U, Thompson, M S, Knapp-Hoch, H M, Jay-Silva, A R, McConkey, M, Bliss, S P, Todhunter, R, Mohammed, H O
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.01.2012
• Subjects: Animals; Anterior Cruciate Ligament - surgery; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; Dog Diseases - surgery; Dogs; Female; Male; Orthopedic Procedures - adverse effects; Orthopedic Procedures - veterinary; Postoperative Complications - veterinary; Rupture - surgery; Rupture - veterinary; Tibia - surgery; Treatment Outcome

To compare the resulting complications, short-term results, and client satisfaction for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture using either unilateral or bilateral single-session tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) in dogs. Medical records of 68 dogs (101 stifles) undergoing unilateral or bi...