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Originally Posted by katy-yorkie  Buster had TPLO surgery back in April to repair his ACL along with his LP. He had surgery for LP today, same leg. The surgeon was going to remove the plate and pins today during the LP surgery. Once he started doing the surgery he determined the hardware could not be removed, it was too soon.
Has anyone had the TPLO surgery where the hardware was left in for a while? Does this hinder the healing or the way your pup walks? Is your pup 'crippled' in any way? I am in no way second guessing the surgeon. There is a family member giving me a hard time. |
I have two pups here with the hardware and I am not planning on it ever being removed! Is your family member a vet?
Buster is not going to be crippled because of a plate and screws. The hardware is meant to stay in....sometimes it is removed if there is an issue with it; but to my knowledge it stays in forever.
I have had two of these surgeries done...and had other pups with plates and screws for fractures and they run and play just like before...no problems at all.
Perhaps this link will help:
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy - TPLO A Good Choice