Single-stage Bilateral Tibial Tuberosity Advancement With Cranial Fixation in an English Bulldog - A Case Report

Top Companion Anim Med. 2018 Sep;33(3):63-64. doi: 10.1053/j.tcam.2018.07.004. Epub 2018 Jul 29.

Abstract

This article presents a report of single-stage bilateral tibial tuberosity advancement for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in an English bulldog. The reconstruction was performed by a new surgical technique involving tibial tuberosity advancement and fixation with two cranially placed lag screws. The patient was able to ambulate normally at a walk without lameness four days postoperatively. Except for bruising of the surgical site, no complications were observed during a six-month follow-up period.

Keywords: Cranial cruciate ligament rupture; TTA CF; dog.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / diagnosis
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / veterinary*
  • Bone Nails / veterinary
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dogs / injuries*
  • Dogs / surgery
  • Lameness, Animal
  • Male
  • Osteotomy / veterinary
  • Postoperative Complications / veterinary
  • Tibia / surgery*