Accuracy of fluoroscopy-guided osteotomy placement in TPLO: Postoperative tibial plateau angle and preoperative planning evaluation.

Fluoroscopy-guided osteotomy planning enhances TPLO precision, improving canine clinical outcomes.

The study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of achieving a predetermined postoperative tibial plateau angle (TPA) using fluoroscopy-assisted osteotomy planning and positioning in tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) procedures. Additionally, it assessed the reproducibility of preoperative TPA measurements during the intraoperative phase. The research involved a cohort of dogs undergoing TPLO, with preoperative and postoperative radiographs analyzed to determine the accuracy of the fluoroscopy-guided technique in achieving the target TPA. The study also examined the consistency of preoperative TPA measurements when taken intraoperatively. Findings indicated that the fluoroscopy-assisted method was effective in accurately achieving the desired postoperative TPA, and that preoperative TPA measurements remained reproducible during the surgical procedure. These results suggest that fluoroscopy-guided osteotomy planning can enhance the precision of TPLO procedures, potentially leading to improved clinical outcomes in canine patients.

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