Abstract
ABSTRACT There are few studies about the treatment options for cranial cruciate ligament rupture in growing dogs, especially with epiphysiodesis techniques. The aim of this study was to evaluate the electrocautery technique for proximal tibial epiphysiodesis in Labrador retriever puppies. The novel electrocautery technique was compared with the screw technique regarding the efficacy for tibial plateau leveling in growing dogs. Six healthy Labrador retriever puppies were divided into two groups. The screw technique was used in one group and the electrocautery technique was used in the other group. Both proximal tibial epiphysiodesis techniques for tibial plateau leveling were effective in achieving reduced tibial plateau angle and did not cause significant joint changes. The screw technique was more invasive and caused slightly greater morbidity than the electrocautery technique. The electrocautery technique seems to be a good alternative for proximal tibial epiphysiodesis in young dogs.
Highlights
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is the main structure for stifle joint stability in dogs and is the primary restraint against cranial drawer motion of the tibia
After the preoperative measurements and surgical preparation, the right hind limb was subjected to the epiphysiodesis procedure for tibial plateau leveling while the left hind limb remained intact for evaluation as a control joint in all dogs
This study evaluated the efficacy of two epiphysiodesis techniques for CCL rupture, based on the tibial plateau leveling from the growth modulation of the physis
Summary
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is the main structure for stifle joint stability in dogs and is the primary restraint against cranial drawer motion of the tibia. It was believed that this disease may occur due to the tibial plateau angle (Osmond et al, 2006; Kim et al, 2008). A radiographic study showed that dogs with CCL rupture have a greater angle of the tibial plateau than dogs without the disorder (Osmond et al, 2006). The natural angle of the canine tibial plateau can vary from 18° to 24° (Kim et al, 2008)
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