Q3. How does a TPLO fix the problem

The dog’s knee (stifle) is different from a human knee. The top of the dog’s shin bone (tibia) has a steeper slope than in people. Because the top of the tibia is sloped, this pressure creates a sliding force. In dogs with a torn CCL, that sliding force pushes the shin bone move forward when the dog puts weight on the leg, which is not normal.

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A TPLO changes the slope of the shin bone to make the slope less steep. This helps reduce the sliding force and makes the knee stay stable and allows the dog to walk and run again with less pain. To do this, we cut the bone, rotate it, and hold it in place with a metal plate and screws. ​

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