Double plating technique for fixing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy and modified cranial closing wedge ostectomy of the tibia in a dog with cranial cruciate ligament disease and excessive plateau angle: case report

ABSTRACT Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) associated to cranial wedge closing ostectomy (CCWO) has been one of the best options manage cruciate ligament (CCL) disease and excessive tibial angle (TPA) in large dogs, however, complication rate is potentially high. It believed that a more robust fixation necessary stabilize them decrease risk implant failure. A 6-year-old male American Pit Bull, weighing 36kg, with 90-day history right hind limb lameness, was diagnosed CCL disease. Due (42°), TPLO modified CCWO using double plating technique. final TPA 12⁰ accomplished, restricted level exercises physiotherapy were recommended. The patient followed monthly until fifth month postoperatively, when radiographic bone consolidation no lameness observed. By date this submission, 3 years after procedure, owner reported complications. technique for fixing proved be effective treatment CrCL deficiency dog an TPA.