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The jig is designed to allow ample room for the saw blade during a proximal tibial osteotomy (Fig 3). The jig arms can be positioned as needed to accommodate the individual patient. The jig is designed to accommodate jig pin diameters from 1.6 mm to 2.5 mm. Additionally, the jig can be easily disassembled for removal and cleaning. “Size matters” – the new Mini TPLO Jig completes the TPLO implants and instruments range. Surgeons can now be prepared for all sizes and breeds of dogs and cats.
Fig 3 The Mini TPLO Jig in use for an operation on a Bichon Frise (see case study below).
Case provided by Brian Beale, Houston, USA Case: Active dog becomes lame after running A Bichon Frise became acutely non weightbearing lame following running, with a tear of the cranial cruciate ligament. The preoperative tibial plateau angle was 36°. The jig pin diameter was 1.6 mm. A 10 mm TPLO saw blade was used to make the osteotomy while the jig was in place. A 2.0 mm Synthes TPLO Plate was applied with three 2.0 mm locking screws proximally and three 2.0 mm cortical screws distally (Fig 1). Locking screws were the best option in the proximal tibial segment due to the small gap between the contoured plate and the bone. The postoperative TPA was 5°.
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Fig 1a–c Pre and postoperative views of a 6.8 kg male neutered Bichon Frise treated with TPLO.
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