Associated Terms: Cruciate Disease, Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament, ACL Injury, Torn Cranial Cruciate Ligament, Partial ACL Injury, Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, Tibial Tuberosity Advancement, Lateral Suture Stabilization, Meniscal Tear Overview: The cranial cruciate ligament … [Read more...]
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Professional –– or weekend –– human athletes know all about the debilitating pain of knee injuries. We’ve all heard about someone going on the disabled list because of an ACL injury. Unfortunately, some dogs have to deal with this kind of knee trouble as well. A cruciate ligament injury in dogs … [Read more...]
Critical decisions in cranial cruciate ligament repair
Painful and debilitating for patients, expensive versus less effective repair options for clients, WAY too many recommended surgical approaches for you. Are you limping toward the best plan? The patient: A 6-year-old, 60-lb male castrated American bulldog with unilateral cranial cruciate ligament … [Read more...]
Is your dog limping on its back leg?
You were just playing fetch like you always do and then suddenly your dog begins to hold up one of his back legs and playtime is over. You think that maybe he just stepped on something and check his paw pads but no injury is apparent. Maybe you decide to give it a few days to see if the limping will … [Read more...]