Postoperative Assessment — Reading Your Results Like a Surgeon

The moment you review your post-op TPLO radiographs can be one of the most stressful parts of the procedure. In this episode, Carl Damiani and Dr. Ken Bruecker break down how to evaluate your results with structure instead of emotion, focusing on the “5 A’s” of assessment and how to separate cosmetic imperfections from true mechanical risk. The discussion covers when to act versus when to observe, how to integrate radiographic findings with patient function, and how to communicate results confidently to owners—shifting the focus from perfection to stability and successful healing. Contact Dr. Ken Bruecker at www.covesurgery.com