Not all dogs with cranial cruciate ligament pathology have palpable stifle instability. Here are a few examination skills and diagnostic tools to help you make an early diagnosis.
Cranial cruciate ligament pathology is a leading cause of lameness in dogs.1 Recent advances in diagnostic visualization and surgical treatments have stimulated an increased emphasis on early clinical recognition of cranial cruciate ligament pathology. This article describes characteristics of normal and pathologic cranial cruciate ligaments and details clinical techniques to help you diagnose cranial cruciate ligament pathology earlier. …Visit site for more