Re: patellar tendinitis post TTA

[Guest guest]

Actually, TTA prevents patellar tendonitis, and in fact, is on eo fht reasons it is gaining favor. I'll bet against that being the problem-also, the joint effusion will stay around for up to 10-12 weeks postop. Not uncommon at all.

So i don't buy PT yet!

patellar tendinitis post TTA

I have been treating a 4 yr old G. Dane that has had bilateral TTA's. The most recent was 5 wks ago. The dog was progressing well, until 2 wks ago became increasingly lame (toe-touch WB w/occas. NWB). I was away at the conference when this occurred. No fractures were found on radiographs with very minimal OA. The joint is swollen, warm to touch, with increased joint effusion. The flexion of the stifle is WNLs. The surgeon believes he may have patellar tendinitis. We have never seen a case in a TTA. I know that it is very common in TPLO's, but does anyone have experience with this in TTA's.The treatment has been strict confinement, ice, massage, very gentle PROM, US (3 x wk). Any other suggestions on Tx, and an idea of aproximate healing time for the patellar tendinitis. Thank you,

[Guest guest]

I have had two TTAs with patellar tendonitis – both from an

experienced surgeon who has done many TTAs

They were self limiting as with the TPLO ones. PT was 3 x the

size it was immed post op

Tomlinson BVSc MS PhD DACVS CCRP

Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Twin Cities Animal Rehabilitation Clinic

12010 Riverwood Dr, Burnsville MN 55337

www.tcrehab.com

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VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of rfreedman

Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 8:55 AM

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Subject: Re: patellar tendinitis post TTA

Actually,

TTA prevents patellar tendonitis, and in fact, is on eo fht reasons it is

gaining favor. I'll bet against that being the problem-also, the joint effusion

will stay around for up to 10-12 weeks postop. Not uncommon at all.

So

i don't buy PT yet!

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From: renee1rvt

To: VetRehab

Sent: Friday, September

05, 2008 9:08 AM

Subject: patellar

tendinitis post TTA

I have been treating a 4 yr old G. Dane that

has had bilateral TTA's.

The most recent was 5 wks ago. The dog was progressing well, until 2

wks ago became increasingly lame (toe-touch WB w/occas. NWB). I was

away at the conference when this occurred. No fractures were found on

radiographs with very minimal OA. The joint is swollen, warm to

touch, with increased joint effusion. The flexion of the stifle is

WNLs. The surgeon believes he may have patellar tendinitis. We have

never seen a case in a TTA. I know that it is very common in TPLO's,

but does anyone have experience with this in TTA's.

The treatment has been strict confinement, ice, massage, very gentle

PROM, US (3 x wk). Any other suggestions on Tx, and an idea of

aproximate healing time for the patellar tendinitis.

Thank you,

[Guest guest]

very interesting!

patellar tendinitis post TTA

I have been treating a 4 yr old G. Dane that has had bilateral TTA's. The most recent was 5 wks ago. The dog was progressing well, until 2 wks ago became increasingly lame (toe-touch WB w/occas. NWB). I was away at the conference when this occurred. No fractures were found on radiographs with very minimal OA. The joint is swollen, warm to touch, with increased joint effusion. The flexion of the stifle is WNLs. The surgeon believes he may have patellar tendinitis. We have never seen a case in a TTA. I know that it is very common in TPLO's, but does anyone have experience with this in TTA's.The treatment has been strict confinement, ice, massage, very gentle PROM, US (3 x wk). Any other suggestions on Tx, and an idea of aproximate healing time for the patellar tendinitis. Thank you,