What is a TTO knee surgery?
Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO) is a surgical procedure to improve alignment of the patella. This is performed by changing the insertion point of the patellar tendon on the tibia (tibial tubercle).
How long does it take to recover from tibial tubercle transfer?
While recovery rates vary, most patients are able to return to work or school by two weeks, resume most forms of exercise between four and five months, and can participate in sports at nine months after surgery.
What is tibial tubercle Distalization?
Distalization of the tibial tubercle is an effective technique for correction of patellar height, thus reducing the risk of recurrent patellar dislocations.
What is TTO dog surgery?
TTO surgery involves cutting the shin bone (tibia) in three places, removing a small wedge of bone and then applying a surgical steel plate. This alters how the knee joint works in such a way that a CCL is no longer required to provide stability within the joint.
Can I run after high tibial osteotomy?
Can you run after a high tibial osteotomy? Yes. An HTO is offered with the understanding that you will be allowed to return to your prior activities. As with recovery from any injury or surgery, you will start off slowly and build back to your normal cadence, speed, and distance over time.
When can I walk after tibial tubercle osteotomy?
The first 3 weeks post-operatively you are limited to toe-touch weight only on the operated leg. b. After 3 weeks, you may progressively put your full weight on your operated leg as tolerated. 3) Use the crutches but attempt to walk normally by 6 weeks post-op.
How long does a TTO surgery take?
A tibial tubercle osteotomy and distal realignment procedure usually takes one to one-and-a-half hours. General anesthesia is typically used for surgery, though in some cases a spinal or epidural anesthetic is used.
How is a tibial tubercle osteotomy done?
Tibial tubercle osteotomy and transfer is done through an incision made in the front of your leg just below the patella. Several revisions to the bone and knee structure are completed. You may have minimal to moderate knee discomfort for several days or weeks after the surgery.
Does my dog need TTA surgery?
Candidates for TTA surgery are dogs with a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament that have persistent lameness and stifle joint instability. Young dogs and those with rupture of both of their ligaments (bilateral disease) are particularly good candidates.