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KMID : 1094020190360050282
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2019 Volume.36 No. 5 p.282 ~ p.284
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Circular Tibial Tuberosity Advancement for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in a Dog
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Han Cheol-Kyu
Kang Jin-Su
Lee Dong-Bin
Lee Hae-Beom
Kim Nam-Soo
Heo Su-Young
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Abstract
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A 8-year-old, intact female, 2.1 kg, yorkshire terrier dog was referred to Animal Medical Center, Chonbuk National University due to right hindlimb lameness. Orthopedic examinations revealed pain during extension and flexion on stifle joint, positive cranial drawer sign, positive tibial compression test and patella luxation. Radiography showed the cranial displacement of right tibia with mildly increasing the synovial volume. The surgical procedure involved radial osteotomy of the proximal tibia and fixation by 1.2 T-locking plate. At two weeks after surgery, the patient was able to weight-bearing and gait gradually improved. This case report describes circular Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (cTTA) surgical technique and the successful surgical repair of cranial cruciate ligament rupture a dog.
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KEYWORD
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drawer sign, radial osteotomy, 1.2 T-locking plate, dog, tibial compression test
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