TTA Rapid: Description of the Technique and Short Term Clinical Trial Results of the First 50 Cases.
Vet Surg
; 44(4): 474-84, 2015 May.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To (1) describe a modified technique for tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture and (2) report short term outcome and complications. STUDYDESIGN:
Prospective clinical study. ANIMALS Dogs with unilateral CCL rupture (n = 50).METHODS:
TTA was performed with a novel implant to achieve advancement of the tibial crest. The technical protocol, specific implants and instrumentation, and the short term outcome are described.RESULTS:
Various breeds (mean ± SD weight, 31.9 ± 13.3 kg) were included. Mean age at treatment was 64 ± 30.6 months. Minor complications occurred in 30% and major complications in 4% of the cases. Forty-eight (96%) dogs had a good to excellent outcome 3 months after surgery.CONCLUSION:
The modified technique is a viable alternative to other osteotomy techniques.
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Assunto principal:
Tíbia
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Cães
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Lesões do Ligamento Cruzado Anterior
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article