Effect of Meniscal Release on Rate of Subsequent Meniscal Tears and Owner‐Assessed Outcome in Dogs with Cruciate Disease Treated with Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy

Abstract

The low rates of subsequent meniscal tears in conjunction with the relatively high and equivocal levels of owner-assessed outcome and time to peak function for all 3 treatment groups suggest that any of these surgical management strategies can be considered acceptable. We suggest that a meniscal release be performed when complete and thorough exploration of the joint and meniscus cannot be, or are not, performed.