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Nik asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

TPLO vs. regular surgery?

My 4 years old American Staff Mix pup needs surgery on both back legs. She has been pulling her leg for about 6 months. The first vet 2 months in told us to have a surgery with the wire in her knees. We took her for a second opinion and they said don't do it, a little anti inflamatory and some joint support tabs will take care of it. Now 6 months in they telling us we need to have TPLO on both legs, he said the regular surgery will pop the nylon or something and I will be back to do TPLO (scary). I have called an other vet and he said do not listen to the vet who makes commission (Referal center) go with the basic surgery. I am totaly confused!!!! I want her to be fine! I do not want them to cut her bones and screw them together on both legs if a less complicated method would be just as fine! Not even talking about the cost! Please anyone if you have useful info help! Thanks!

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  • W.
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Have another vet do an exam and xrays. If TPLO is needed get it done one leg at a time. TPLO is the only fix for a torn ligament.

  • Shanna
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    There are benefits and risks to both surgeries, and it's probably best for your own peace of mind if you do research on your own and go with what you feel comfortable with rather than just listening to different doctor's opinions because they can all vary.

    That said, my dog had the TPLO surgery 5 years ago and she has done wonderfully, but I also know dogs that have had the regular surgery and done well too.

    What I do know, is that many vets recommend TPLO when a dog has to have multiple legs done because the odds of re-injuring one or both legs are less with the TPLO.

  • ?
    7 years ago

    TPLO is the best option for your pet. For any queries regarding pet's you can visit our home page the links .http://tplo.info/

  • doc's wife
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    as a pit owner- who's dog has had the "regular" sx- I now wish we had opted for TPLO-

    they have such powerful leg muscles that even after sx, rimadyl, joint support tabs- she still limps

    Source(s): vet tech, married to a vet
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