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TTA vs TPLO: Why TPLO is the Modern Standard for a Torn Knee Ligament in Dogs

TTA vs TPLO: Why TPLO is the Modern Standard for a Torn Knee Ligament in Dogs

by Chase Atwood, DACVS | May 21, 2026 | Surgical Procedures

Medically reviewed by Dr. Chase Atwood, DACVS — board-certified veterinary surgeon. Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Facts: TTA vs TPLO TPLO is the procedure of choice for the vast majority of dogs with a torn cranial cruciate ligament (the dog version of an ACL). TPLO...
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in Dogs

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in Dogs

by Mac Maxwell, DACVS | Nov 6, 2023 | Surgical Procedures

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mac Maxwell, DACVS — board-certified veterinary surgeon. Last reviewed: June 2026 Quick Facts: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) What it is: A breathing disorder in flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs caused by anatomical...
PennHIP Screening Radiographs for Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

PennHIP Screening Radiographs for Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

by Chase Atwood, DACVS | Sep 20, 2023 | Surgical Procedures

Quick Facts: PennHIP Screening What it is: A radiographic screening method (University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program) that measures hip joint laxity to predict a dog's risk of hip dysplasia and arthritis. What it measures: Hip joint laxity (looseness), not...
Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL) in Dogs: Grades & Surgery

Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL) in Dogs: Grades & Surgery

by Mac Maxwell, DACVS | Jun 22, 2023 | Surgical Procedures

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mac Maxwell, DACVS — board-certified veterinary surgeon. Last reviewed: June 2026 Quick Facts: Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL) What it is: A common knee condition in dogs where the kneecap (patella) slips inward, medially, out of its normal...
CCL Disease and TPLO Surgery in Dogs: A Pet Owner’s Guide

CCL Disease and TPLO Surgery in Dogs: A Pet Owner’s Guide

by Chase Atwood, DACVS | Jun 14, 2023 | Surgical Procedures

Medically reviewed by Dr. Chase Atwood, DACVS — board-certified veterinary surgeon. Last reviewed: May 2026 Quick Facts: CCL Disease and TPLO in Dogs What it is: CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) disease is the canine equivalent of a torn ACL in humans, and it’s...

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