CBLO Surgery

Stands for CORA Based Leveling Osteotomy. This procedure involves rotating the proximal tibia forward to level the tibial plateau. This improves alignment and minimizes the femur’s push on the tibia during weight-bearing. CBLO is considered by some to be the new gold standard for ACL patients.

CBLO surgery works in a similar way to a TPLO procedure, however, the bone cut is angled in the opposite way, which means it is further from the joint. CBLO aims to allow the leg to bear weight in a way that is closer to normal after the surgery site has healed.

After a Cora Based Levelling Osteotomy (CBLO) surgery, most dogs can resume walking on a lead as early as six weeks after the procedure. However, it can take several months for a dog to regain the muscle strength they had before surgery.

Recovery and aftercare

After the surgery, your dog will be able to use the leg immediately. However, for the first six to eight weeks, we advise only cage rest and toilet walks to ensure the stifle fully recovers. Then, proceed with cage rest and lead walks for the next two to four weeks.