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TTA Rapid: Description of the Technique and Short Term Clinical Trial Results of the First 50 Cases
Author(s) -
Samoy Yves,
Verhoeven Geert,
Bosmans Tim,
Van der Vekens Elke,
de Bakker Evelien,
Verleyen Piet,
Van Ryssen Bernadette
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12298.x
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , implant , clinical trial , cruciate ligament , osteotomy , prospective cohort study , anterior cruciate ligament
Objective To (1) describe a modified technique for tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture and (2) report short term outcome and complications. Study Design Prospective clinical study. Animals Dogs with unilateral CCL rupture (n = 50). Methods TTA was performed with a novel implant to achieve advancement of the tibial crest. The technical protocol, specific implants and instrumentation, and the short term outcome are described. Results Various breeds (mean ± SD weight, 31.9 ± 13.3 kg) were included. Mean age at treatment was 64 ± 30.6 months. Minor complications occurred in 30% and major complications in 4% of the cases. Forty‐eight (96%) dogs had a good to excellent outcome 3 months after surgery. Conclusion The modified technique is a viable alternative to other osteotomy techniques.