If the surgeon believes there is a chance of recovery with crate rest and exercise, then that would be okay. Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy is becoming the standard of care for a torn CCL. This is a difficult surgery and the surgeon needs to be very experienced with it. Also, postop complications from not following directions are very serious. It's not a surery that can be rushed into. There are a couple other ways of repairing it, but they seem to be less favored now. I'd find a good ortho surgeon and let them decide.
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