Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Johnson, Kelly Ann
URN	etd-04302010-144750
Title	The Effect of Stifle Angle on Stifle Kinematics following TPLO: An in vitro Experimental Analysis
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Veterinary Medical Sciences
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Lanz, Otto I. Committee Chair Harper, Tisha A. Committee Member McLaughlin, Ronald Committee Member
Keywords	Hyperextension Internal rotation Cranial tibial translation Kinematics Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
Date of Defense	2010-04-19
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Objective: To determine the ability of the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) to restore normal joint kinematics in a cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL)-deficient stifle through a loaded range of motion. Methods: Paired pelvic limbs from 12 dogs were compared in an in vitro biomechanical study. Each limb was placed in a custom designed jig at 120° of stifle extension under an axial load of 20% body weight. Electromagnetic motion tracking sensors were placed on the distal femur and proximal tibia. A force was applied at approximately 10 N/sec to mimic the action of the quadriceps muscle. Force application allowed the limb to move from 120° to maximal extension. Positional data was acquired at 60 points/second. Each limb was tested under normal, CrCL-deficient, and TPLO-treated conditions. Results: The TPLO failed to normalize CTT within the CrCL-deficient stifle; however, values trended towards intact values throughout the range of motion. No significant differences were noted in internal rotation in any of the three conditions from 120° – 137°. Hyperextension values did not differ significantly between conditions. Conclusion: Data from this biomechanical model suggests that the TPLO fails to neutralize CTT throughout a loaded range of motion. Internal rotation and hyperextension values were not found to differ significantly between intact, CrCL-deficient and TPLO repaired stifles. The effectiveness of the TPLO in restoring normal biomechanics is more significant at greater angles of flexion.
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