Pós-operatório de cães submetidos ao procedimento de osteotomia de nivelamento do platô tibial: qual a ótica do tutor?

Abstract

Different studies have already proven the effectiveness of TPLO for the treatment of CCLR. However, the evolution of patient recovery remains uncertain. This study aimed to evaluate the postoperative period of dogs undergoing TPLO in order to identify the recovery pattern and the involved complications. Nineteen TPLO procedures, performed during the year of 2023, were selected. The postoperative evaluation included a questionnaire to be answered by the owner and follow-up appointments at seven days for suture removal, at 30 to 40 days, and at 60 to 70 days for radiographic study of the operated knee. Regarding the progression of postoperative ambulation, all dogs were using the limb at seven days, and 47.36% were supporting the operated limb whenever they walked at seven days postoperatively. Post-surgical edema, even if mild, occurred in 89.47% of the procedures, and postoperative hematoma occurred in nine dogs, corresponding to 47.36% of the procedures. Two patients required managing complications for a longer period in the postoperative period; however, all dogs had positive outcomes. This study demonstrated the recovery pattern in a population of 18 dogs undergoing TPLO. The complications found were manageable.