On September 16, 2026, a veterinary orthopedic research team published 12-month clinical follow-up results of its new small animal TPLO plate system, confirming a 98.7% successful bone union rate for canine cranial cruciate ligament rupture cases across 427 surgical procedures.

      The locking straight TPLO plate features a slide compression hole that allows optimal plate positioning along the osteotomy line, with specially designed screw spacing that fits 30% more screws within the same bone footprint than competitive products. Surgical data showed that the new plate design reduced intra-operative plate adjustment time by 27%, and post-operative lameness score improved significantly in 96% of patients within 6 weeks. The low-profile plate design minimized soft tissue prominence under the skin, reducing post-surgical irritation complications by 71%.

      This TPLO system is fully compatible with existing standard TPLO surgical instruments already installed in most small animal orthopedic clinics, meaning no extra equipment investment is required for veterinary practices to adopt the new implant. The system now covers sizes from 1.6mm to 3.5mm, supporting accurate surgical treatment for both small breed dogs and large athletic breeds with cruciate ligament injury.