One-Stage Revision with Cage Replacement as Treatment for Refractory Infections after Tibial Tuberosity Advancement in 7 Dogs

Abstract The aim of this article was to report surgical and medical management, evaluate complications outcome dogs treated for refractory infection after tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) with a one-stage revision surgery consisting implant removal replacement TTA cage. It retrospective case series. Seven cases were included in study. Loss the or crest fractures did not occur any case. One-stage successful 5/7 (71%) good long-term outcomes. Persistent resulted replaced new cage 2/7 (29%), which one associated septic arthritis caused by multi-resistant bacteria. immediate successfully prevented loss short Further studies investigating possible improvements treatment protocol are warranted.