{"id":225,"date":"2023-01-24T21:14:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T21:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/blog\/?p=225"},"modified":"2023-01-24T21:14:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T21:14:12","slug":"is-your-pup-suffering-from-hip-dysplasia-learn-more-about-tpo-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/blog\/is-your-pup-suffering-from-hip-dysplasia-learn-more-about-tpo-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Pup Suffering From Hip Dysplasia? Learn More About TPO Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

With\u00a0<\/span>Triple Pelvic Osteotomy (TPO)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, young dogs with hip dysplasia can improve their symptoms by improving the poorly shaped hips dealt out by nature. The results can be life-changing and amazing for your pup. However, not all dogs are able to handle TPO surgery and ultimately are not good candidates. Read below to learn the important facts about TPO surgery and talk with your\u00a0<\/span>veterinary specialist<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for detailed information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TPO Surgery 101<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO), and more recently double pelvic osteotomy (DPO) is a surgical option for young dogs with hip dysplasia and with NO hip OA. This procedure is for young dogs only – usually less than 6 months of age. Radiographs at an early age are necessary to preemptively determine if the hips are developing normally, or if hip laxity is present, even though no symptoms are present.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The object of the TPO and DPO procedures is the same which is to \u201ccapture\u201d the femoral head in the socket thereby reducing the laxity present. This is done by cutting the pelvic bones in 3 or 2 places, rotating the acetabulum, and stabilizing the pelvis in the new position with a metal bone plate and screws.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the Advantages of TPO Surgery?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

As a result of TPO surgery<\/strong><\/a>, the hip moves smoothly and the bumps and grinds associated with arthritis are reduced. TPO, therefore, protects the long-term health of the hips and plays an important preventative role. Performing surgery when the bones are still growing reduces the forces on young bones and reduces the likelihood of misshapen bones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Almost all dogs who have TPO surgery for suspected hip dysplasia have normal active lives (although they should not be bred from as this is a hereditary condition that can be passed onto the next generation.<\/em>)<\/span><\/p>\n

TPO surgery is performed much less frequently currently compared to 10-20 years ago. Several reasons for this include:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n