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Spr ing 2012
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www.mountainvistavet.com.
A Dog's
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Your dogwill bewelcomed
intomyhome, given3daily
walksandreturnedashappy
as received.
Heading out of town?
Needing dog care?
try
contact Marylyn Joel
(705) 445-9755
Medical, Surgical
&
Dental Services
Acupuncture
&
Natural Pet Care
for your Small Animal Companion
Canine Boarding Suites
&
Kitty Condos
DR. JACQUIE PANKATZ
DR.MICHELLE KINOSHITA
DR. SARAH ANDERSON
V E T E R I N A R Y H O S P I TA L
B O A R D I N G S U I T E S
705.446.0261
2823 7th Concession, Collingwood
Poplar Sideroad
at Raglan Street
There are two main types of surgical repair available. Extacapsular repair uses a strong suture
that is placed beside the knee joint which acts to stabilize the knee thus mimicking the job of the
anterior cruciate ligament. The joint is entered during this procedure to screen for possible con-
current meinscal damage (the meniscus is a structure in the knee that provides padding) and the
torn menicus, if present, is removed at the same time. The suture will eventually break down over
time as the knee naturally stabilizes itself.
The second type of procedures uses the biomechanics of the knee joint to aid in repair. Tibial
Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) or Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) surgery are newer
procedures that have been developed and many experts believe are a better surgical options
for patients over 50lbs as pets tend to gain function of the limb sooner after surgery and some
believe there is less arthritis that develops in the knee down the road compared to the extracap-
sular surgery. In my experience, I have noticed less thickening in the knee joint in patients that
have undergone these procedures. TPLO and TTA surgery requires specialized equipment and
training as there is exact bone repositioning and plate implants used in the joint. Referral to a
veterinary orthopedic surgeon is generally required and the cost of this surgery can be approx-
imately twice that of extracapsular repair.
Should your pet develop a cruciate tear, you and your veterinarian can ultimately decide which
procedure is best for your pet. Careful exercise restriction is required post-operatively to help
your pet heal and your veterinarian will give you some physiotherapy exercises that can be
done to help strengthen the leg.
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Dr. Jacquie Pankatz is a local resident who owns Mountain Vista Veterinary Hospital in Collingwood.
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Yesterday I
was a dog.
Today I'm
a dog.
Tomorrow I' l l
probably sti l l
be a dog.
Sigh!
There's so
l ittle hope for
advancement
~Snoopy