LuckytheDog Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 We found out for sure yesterday that Lucky has a cruciate injury and needs surgery. The specialist we went to said we have the option of doing a TPLO surgery (the older, more established surgical procedure) or a newer type of surgery - TTA. The main difference between the two is that with TTA, they don't actually cut the bone like they do in TPLO, and the implant is titanium rather than stainless steel. The recovery with the TTA is supposed to be shorter as well. I found some great (very detailed!) info here about recovery with TPLO, but nothing about anyone having the TTA procedure. Any info from someone with experience with TTA surgery would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Data wise, they have similar success rates. TPLO is the better established surgery but if a surgeon is proficient in TTA then it should be equally as successful. If there are any complications post surgery then the TPLO is easier to deal with/remove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckytheDog Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks Maralynn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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