6701 Johnston St
Lafayette, LA 70503
Advanced knee repair for dogs with a torn cranial cruciate ligament, performed here by our own surgical team, not referred elsewhere.
Leash walks only, for bathroom breaks. Most dogs bear some weight within 24-48 hours.
Structured rehab begins. Moderate-to-full weight bearing by 2 weeks.
Follow-up X-rays confirm bone healing. Most dogs show no noticeable limp.
Most dogs reach full activity, running, jumping, and play, without restriction.
The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is the canine equivalent of the human ACL. When it tears, the tibia shifts forward under the femur, causing pain, instability, and a limp that doesn't resolve on its own.
Rather than repairing the torn ligament itself, TPLO changes the geometry of the joint: we level the tibial plateau angle to roughly 5 degrees (within the accepted surgical range of 2-14 degrees) and secure it with a bone plate and screws, so the knee is stable without relying on the ligament at all.
This is a different procedure from the laparoscopic and soft-tissue surgeries we also perform in-house; TPLO addresses bone and joint mechanics, not internal organs.
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An unstable knee accelerates arthritis and increases the risk of a meniscal tear. Many dogs with one torn CCL go on to injure the other knee as well, so earlier evaluation tends to mean simpler treatment.
TPLO is recommended most often for large and giant breeds and for athletic or working dogs, though every case is evaluated individually based on size, age, and activity level.
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It stabilizes a knee joint destabilized by a torn cranial cruciate ligament, by changing the angle of the tibial plateau rather than repairing the ligament itself.
A suture repair tries to stabilize the joint with a synthetic ligament substitute. TPLO instead changes the joint's mechanics so it's stable without relying on a ligament at all, which tends to hold up better in larger, more active dogs.
No. We perform TPLO in-house and welcome both self-referred clients and referrals from other clinics.
Most dogs bear some weight within 24-48 hours, reach moderate-to-full weight bearing by 2 weeks, show no noticeable limp by 8-10 weeks, and return to full activity by 4-6 months.
Many dogs that tear one CCL go on to injure the other. We'll watch for early signs at follow-up visits so we can catch it sooner if it happens.
Structured post-op rehabilitation improves healing speed and long-term outcomes compared to rest alone, and it's part of the recovery plan we send home with you.
We send a full surgical report and post-op imaging back to your practice after every referred case. Your client stays your client.
