Case Study: Bear

Bear

Bear: TPLO Surgery

Bear had pain in his hind legs because of torn cranial cruciate ligaments (CCL). This ligament prevents instability of the knee joint, and is similar to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans.

The solution was a total hip replacement using a custom, 3D-printed titanium implant coated with silver to stave off potential infections.

        

 

Unstable knee joint filled with fluid
Unstable knee joint filled with fluid

 

Bear resting at home after his left hindlimb surgery
Bear resting at home after his left hindlimb surgery

 

Appropriate healing seen at 8 weeks
Appropriate healing seen at 8 weeks

 

Bear undergoing rehabilitation after his right hindlimb surgery
Bear undergoing rehabilitation after his right hindlimb surgery

 

Bear fully recovered
Bear fully recovered

Rupture of the CCL is one of the most common causes for lameness and orthopedic pain in dogs and it negatively affects their quality of life. With surgery, patients like Bear can return to an active lifestyle. The Surgery Center will allow us to help more patients than ever!”

—Dr. Barbro Filliquist

Bear fully recovered and enjoying life
Bear fully recovered and enjoying life