A tibial plateau leveling osteotomy is also known as TPLO surgery. With this surgery, the angle of the femur and tibia is adjusted to reduce the amount of movement in the tibia, which shifts forward with your dog’s stride. To accomplish the surgery, a semicircular cut is made in the top of the tibial bone, which is then rotated slightly. A bone plate is placed to secure the tibia in its new position, and it heals. The new position of the tibia reduces further joint disease, such as inflammation and the development of osteoarthritis, with less mechanical stress on the knee (read more about TPLO Surgery).
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