Anyone had TPLO surgery on their dog?!?!?

[pnut]

Got some bad news about my dog today.  After a long hike a few weeks ago, he started limping and not using his left rear leg.  After a few days he started using the leg again, but re-injured it while playing fetch.  I took him to the vet today and after $500 worth of tests and xrays, they determined that he had a torn ACL.  The vet recomended a surgery called a TPLO.  She said it is a major surgery and will cost about $4000.00.  P-nut is a 5 year old pitbull and a very active dog.  I would never imagine letting him live in pain or with the limp.  Has anyone had this procedure done?  Are their any other alternatives?

[somegirl]

Sorry to hear that, poor pup.

There is a yahoo group on orthopedic issues in dogs, it seems to be quite active.  You might want to post some questions there.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/orthodogs/

Also here is someone's personal page with what looks like useful links: http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/cruciates.html

Best of luck.

[Triple J]

That sucks man. No FHE, but that is exactly why I carry insurance on my lab/pit mix. I hear that's a fairly common injury in active breeds.