Surgical stabilization of concomitant canine medial patellar luxation and cranial cruciate ligament disease

Abstract

Stifles stabilized using ECS+TTT are more likely to suffer from postoperative complications and a poorer clinical outcome when compared to TTTA.

Comparison of Outcome and Complications in Dogs Weighing Less Than 12 kg Undergoing Miniature Tibial Tuberosity Transposition and Advancement versus Extracapsular Stabilization with Tibial Tuberosity Transposition for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease with Concomitant Medial Patellar Luxation

“…7,8 One study compared the results of ECS þ TTT treated dogs versus dogs treated with a tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT) and advancement. 18 The results of this study showed a 2.7Â increase in complications within the ECS þ TTT group over the tibial tuberosity transposition and advancement group. 18 The average weight in their study population was 23.4 kg.…”

“…18 The results of this study showed a 2.7Â increase in complications within the ECS þ TTT group over the tibial tuberosity transposition and advancement group. 18 The average weight in their study population was 23.4 kg. 18 While ECS is a feasible method of repair of cranial cruciate ligament disease in those dogs, it may not be the best choice for dogs with concurrent medial patellar luxation.…”

“…18 The average weight in their study population was 23.4 kg. 18 While ECS is a feasible method of repair of cranial cruciate ligament disease in those dogs, it may not be the best choice for dogs with concurrent medial patellar luxation. 18 To the author's knowledge, there are no reports on TTT and advancement performed in small breed dogs.…”

“…18 While ECS is a feasible method of repair of cranial cruciate ligament disease in those dogs, it may not be the best choice for dogs with concurrent medial patellar luxation. 18 To the author's knowledge, there are no reports on TTT and advancement performed in small breed dogs. The purpose of this study was to describe a technique for performing miniature tibial tuberosity transposition and advancement (mTTTA).…”

Bone Deformity Associated with Medial Patellar Luxation

“…As you will read in this issue of the Journal, there are also other papers related to problems of medial patellar luxation and cranial cruciate ligament disease, as well as various other topics (5,6). I hope you enjoy delving into this new information, and thinking about its implications!…”