Tuberositas Tibiae Advancement (TTA) technique is a method for the treatment of cruciate ligament injury in dogs.
Torn ligaments is the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. Torn crutiate ligaments are seen in most breads but are most common in breeds with a very steep knee position. With a steep knee position, the ligament is much shorter. This will also draw on in rather a rupture occur.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a torn crutiate ligament in dogs includes:
The expectation that strengthen the muscles will eventually compensate the space in the knee is admittedly true for well-trained people, but certainly not for dogs. In dogs a ligament tears bit by bit further, until it is completely torn, leading to damage to the meniscus and osteoarthritis in the knee.
Rapid surgery may prevent extensive osteoarthritis of the knee and the prognosis is excellent.