Just got x-rays done today, getting a second opinion within the next 2 weeks and then making our decision. If anyone has experience with the TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) or MMP (Modified Maquet Procedure) surgery, please share. Thank you!

  • _WC@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    My dog had double TPLO a few years ago, it changed his life. He was 3 years old and almost immobilized, low quality of life, and the surgery brought him back to normal after recovery. Our vet recommended doing them one at a time to help with healing. His play buddy got the same surgery almost exactly the same time but both legs at once, and had some pretty severe complications. Anecdotal I know, but it did play out just as our vet described.

    Procedure cost around $10k all in. It’s expensive, but worth it for the dog if you can.

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      7 months ago

      Thank you for sharing, I think we would definitely do one leg at a time, too. She is already active, and I would hate to have complications.