23/03/2026
TPLO surgery is only the first step.
We recently followed the full rehabilitation journey of a post-TPLO patient - from early lameness and muscle loss to confidently running off leash again.
Without structured physiotherapy, many dogs:
• Develop compensatory back and forelimb pain
• Struggle with persistent weakness
• Risk injury to the opposite limb
• Experience early joint degeneration
This case highlights why guided rehabilitation is essential after cruciate surgery.
If your dog has had TPLO surgery (or is scheduled for one), this is a must-read.
Read the full blog to understand what proper recovery should look like.