At All Creatures Veterinary Hospital we are able to offer exclusive packages for TPLO surgeries. We use a specialized computer software program called VPOP which stands for Veterinary Preoperative Orthopedic Planning. This program allows us to accurately measure the bones and specific angles of the bones. More importantly, it allows us to measure the precise cuts and rotation required for a TPLO. The program also helps us determine the most appropriate plate size required for each individual patient.

• Based on the evidence it is clear that the TPLO gives better results over other methods. Therefore, it should be no surprise that experts in the field overwhelmingly choose this procedure. A survey in 2016 found that 78.6% of respondents from the US Veterinary Orthopedic Society use TPLO.

• Faster Recovery Time! Another great benefit of TPLO surgery is that it results in a faster recovery time when compared to other surgeries. Our techniques result in quicker healing times, as most dogs are able to put minimal weight on their leg in as little as two weeks after surgery, and can typically return to normal activity levels by eight weeks post-op.

• May Prevent Progression of Arthritis! TPLO surgery may also prevent the progression of arthritis. This is because TPLO surgery corrects the biomechanical problem that caused the CCL to tear in the first place. By correcting this problem, TPLO surgery can help to prevent further damage to the knee joint that could lead to arthritis.

• Allows for normal movement after recovery from a TPLO surgery, the pet will be able to move and play normally once again. This is because the procedure helps to stabilize the knee joint, allowing for a full range of motion. TPLO surgery also allows for normal movement because this procedure does not change the way the pet’s leg moves or functions. The surgery simply corrects the biomechanical problem that caused the CCL to tear, which means the pet will be able to move and function normally after surgery.

Dr. Conner has been a veterinarian in Arkansas for 33 years. He has owned ACVH in Mountain Home, Arkansas for 27 years. He has performed tens of thousands of surgeries in his time as a veterinarian. Dr. Conner’s surgical skills range from simple routine spays & neuters to more complicated procedures such as emergency splenectomy, gastropexy, GDV, intestinal resection and anastomoses, and diaphragmatic hernia repair. Dr. Conner really enjoys orthopedic procedures in advanced fracture repairs (including plate and rod placement, IM pin implants, locking plate repairs, and external fixation repairs), patella luxation repair, lateral suture repairs, and TPLO surgeries.