Knee and hip surgeries for dogs
Your vet may have used one of these names, or a different one. Each links to what it is and who offers it in Colorado.
| Surgery | Treats | Also called | Surgeons | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPLO | Torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) | dog ACL surgery, CCL surgery, cruciate surgery | 49 | 27 |
| TTA | Torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) | dog ACL surgery, CCL surgery | 7 | 5 |
| Lateral suture | Torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) | lateral suture, lateral fabellar suture, extracapsular repair | 13 | 9 |
| FHO | Hip dysplasia, hip fractures, Legg-Calvé-Perthes | femoral head ostectomy, hip excision | 12 | 8 |
| Luxating patella | A kneecap that slips out of place | luxating patella surgery, MPL surgery, kneecap surgery | 32 | 17 |
- TPLO
Torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL)
Also called dog ACL surgery, CCL surgery, cruciate surgery
49 surgeons in 27 cities
- TTA
Torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL)
Also called dog ACL surgery, CCL surgery
7 surgeons in 5 cities
- Lateral suture
Torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL)
Also called lateral suture, lateral fabellar suture, extracapsular repair
13 surgeons in 9 cities
- FHO
Hip dysplasia, hip fractures, Legg-Calvé-Perthes
Also called femoral head ostectomy, hip excision
12 surgeons in 8 cities
- Luxating patella
A kneecap that slips out of place
Also called luxating patella surgery, MPL surgery, kneecap surgery
32 surgeons in 17 cities