Orthopedics

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CCL) — TPLO in Dogs

Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. TPLO is the gold standard.

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Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is the most common cause of severe lameness in dogs. It occurs when the ligament that stabilizes the knee tears partially or completely, usually due to progressive degeneration or trauma.

Clinical signs

  • Sudden hindlimb lameness
  • Difficulty getting up
  • Quadriceps muscle atrophy
  • Positive drawer sign on exam
  • Joint effusion (swollen knee)
  • Exercise intolerance

Treatment options

  • TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
  • TTA (Tibial Tuberosity Advancement)
  • CTWO (Closing Tibial Wedge Osteotomy)
  • Postoperative physical therapy
  • Radiographic follow-up at 8 weeks

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