, T; Haessig, M; Montavon, P M (2010). Correlation of radiographic changes after tibial tuberosity advancement in dogs with cranial cruciate-deficient stifles with functional outcome. Veterinary Surgery, 39(4):425-432.

SummaryA proximal tibial osteotomy technique for the repair of complete or partial rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in dogs is described and the results of a series of 100 consecutively operated stifle joints are presented. Although the majority of dogs regained full function of the operated limb within four months of surgery, the overall complication rate was high.

A return to a function of approximately 90% of normal can be expected in dogs with CrCL disease undergoing TTA.

Cats with forelimb lameness should be evaluated for MHE. This condition is associated with free joint bodies and neurogenic myopathy. Surgical treatment is associated with excellent outcome in the majority of cats.

A 18-month-old female Bernese Mountain Dog with chronic pain at jumping, extension of the right hind leg and paresis of the tail was referred to the Neurological Service of the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Zurich. Upon radiological examination a mineralised fragment at the dorsal aspect of the endplate of S1 was detected. The diagnosis of Osteochondrosis dissecans was confirmed by linear and computed tomography as well as histologic examination of the fragment, which was surgically removed. Preoperative imaging allowed a minimal surgical approach using a unilateral, modified dorsal laminectomy. Outcome was evaluated by neurological reevaluation and a CT scan performed 6 months after surgery.