Links
In addition to the Pet Health Care Library, we have provided the following links to websites that provide some great information.
- TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) Surgery
If your dog has been diagnosed with a torn cranial cruciate (knee) ligament, TPLO surgery may be recommended. TPLO stands for tibial (shin bone) plateau (upper surface of the shin bone; bottom of the knee joint) leveling (making the plateau more parallel to the ground) osteotomy (bone cutting procedure—like a controlled fracture of the bone). - Physical Rehabilitation of Dogs Following TPLO
Physical rehabilitation for pets is still a rather new veterinary discipline, as it has only existed since approximately 2000. However, the discipline continues to grow, as does the awareness of benefits to dogs. - Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligaments in Dogs
The knee is a fairly complicated joint. It consists of the femur above, the tibia below, the kneecap (patella) in front, and the bean-like fabellae behind.
