Test Your TPLO Knowledge:
How Sharp Are Your Orthopedic Skills? 🦴

1. Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease in dogs is most accurately described as:
An acute traumatic injury similar to ACL tears in humans
A progressive degenerative condition influenced by conformation, genetics, and biomechanics
A condition seen exclusively in large breed dogs
A purely inflammatory condition that can resolve with rest and anti-inflammatories
2. The goal of a tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy (TPLO) is to:
Repair the torn cruciate ligament directly
Eliminate cranial tibial thrust by rotating the tibial plateau to a neutral angle
Fuse the stifle joint to reduce pain
Reduce the tibial plateau angle to 10 degrees in all patients
3. True or False: The ideal tibial plateau angle (TPA) goal following TPLO surgery is the same for every patient regardless of size or conformation.
True
False
4. A 5-year-old Labrador Retriever presents with an acute non-weight-bearing lameness of the right rear leg. On examination, you detect a positive cranial drawer sign and positive tibial compression test. Radiographs show moderate periarticular osteophytes. What does this most likely indicate?
Patellar luxation
Hip dysplasia with secondary osteoarthritis
Complete CCL rupture with chronic degenerative joint disease
A fractured tibial plateau requiring immediate stabilization
5. Which of the following is a known advantage of the PAX Polyaxial Locking Plate System over traditional non-locking plates?
It eliminates the need for post-operative radiographs
The polyaxial locking screws can be angled up to 15 degrees, allowing for greater flexibility in screw placement
It is only appropriate for small breed dogs under 20 kg
It removes the need for pre-surgical planning
6. True or False: Post-operative rehabilitation and controlled exercise restriction play no significant role in TPLO outcomes if the surgical technique is performed correctly.
True
False
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