Originally Posted by
krosen
With the larger more active breeds such as Labs, Golden's, Bernese etc... I would recommend a TPLO. It also depends on age, the younger the more likely I would go with a TPLO. Above 10 and I'd probably go with a tightrope.
The reason being, as per my dogs orthopedic surgeon, the TPLO will last a lifetime where as the tight rope has a shorter lifespan. Dodger had a TPLO 3 years ago and is doing extremely well. He was only 2.5 when he tore his ligament so I went with the TPLO.