Petlig Method ^® - Advantages:

In our opinion, the Petlig method ^® , which has been developed from the experience of over 200 Zlig/Vetlig operations in the last two years, has the following advantages compared to the procedures mentioned but also compared to TTA or TPLO:

If you analyze the aforementioned studies on TPLO or TTA, what they all have in common is that the healing of the bone structure - especially around the drill holes but also the screws - is one of the main weak points in the healing process. That's why it was important to us to reduce the use of screws as much as possible and thus enable an even higher probability of success for the patients' chances of recovery. This is done, among other things, through the use of artificial bands with so-called toggling .

Because the Novalig ^® tapes in terms of their structure and durability to comparable competing providers with 8000 Nm, the use of these tapes is an important part of the Petlig Method ^® .

We also use the so-called inside-out method .

A significant advantage, especially for older animals with bilateral cruciate ligament , is:

With our well-rehearsed team, we operate on both legs at the same time, meaning the animal only has the risk of anesthesia once and the duration of the operation is similar to that of a simple cruciate ligament operation, as two surgeons are on duty at the same time. In contrast, using the TPLO method, this phenomenon would have to be treated in two operations, with 8 weeks of healing time between the two operations. This means double the risk of anesthesia and worse chances of healing for the operated leg, as it cannot bear full weight but also does not receive support from the leg that has not yet been operated on.