Below we will give you an overview of the cruciate ligament rupture dog surgery costs of the individual surgical methods. These are based on the binding regulations of the Fee Schedule for Veterinarians (GOT) .
Cost overview
TPLO – Cost
The cost of a TPLO operation starts at around EUR 2,700 (operation including inhalation anesthesia, materials and medication).
In addition, TPLO involves not insignificant physiotherapy costs , which take longer than, for example, a ZLig operation.
TTA-Rapid – costs
The cost of a TTA-Rapid operation starts at around EUR 2,500 (operation including inhalation anesthesia, materials and medication).
Experience has shown that physiotherapy costs are slightly lower than with TPLO but higher than with ZLig surgery.
ZLig – costs
The cost of a ZLig operation starts at around EUR 2500 (operation including inhalation anesthesia, materials and medication).
Experience has shown that physiotherapy costs are lower than with TPLO or TTA.
Petlig – costs
The cost of a Petlig operation ( double-sided cruciate ligament rupture in one operation) starts at around 4000 EUR (operation including inhalation anesthesia, materials and medication).
Experience has shown that physiotherapy costs are lower than with TPLO or TTA.
Lateral suture rein – Cost
The cost of a lateral suture reins starts at around 1200 EUR (operation including inhalation anesthesia, materials and medication).
Experience has shown that physiotherapy costs are lower than with TPLO or TTA.
General comments on cruciate ligament rupture dog surgery costs
Why do cruciate ligament rupture dog surgery costs start at these amounts?
The height differs depending on the weight and the resulting increased material consumption and the severity of the operation - i.e. the meniscus is removed at the same time, etc. The purchasing price of the materials used also differs considerably.