In my last column, I talked about cranial cruciate ligament injuries: what they are and how they happen. So, let’s say the worst has happened and your dog injures her CCL.

One of the most common causes of lameness and pain in the hind leg of the dog is a torn cruciate ligament. Cruciate ligaments in the dog knee have a similar but more complex function than those in the ...

Cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR) is one of the most common orthopaedic conditions affecting dogs worldwide. The ligament serves as a primary stabiliser for the stifle joint by preventing ...

Unlike humans, tear of the cranial cruciate ligament in dogs is not usually the result of an injury, although it certainly can be. In dogs it more frequently occurs due to degeneration or simply ...

Cruciate ligament ruptures are a common injury in dogs. This ligament is torn when a twisting motion puts tension or stress on the ligament and then tears. This can occur ...

Q. My dog was recently diagnosed with a cranial cruciate ligament rupture. My veterinarian recommended surgery followed by physical rehabilitation. What do you recommend? Cranial cruciate ligament ...

Limping or lameness is one of the more common medical problems encountered by dog owners and veterinarians. Cranial cruciate ligament tear a common pet injury | Columns | gjsentinel.com Skip to ...

Risk factors for cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs participating in canine agility. BMC Veterinary Research , 2022; 18 (1) DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03146-2 Cite This Page : ...

Feb. 17, 2022 — Agility dogs lacking core strength from routine physical exercise may be more susceptible to one of the most common canine knee injuries, a cranial cruciate ligament rupture ...

Cruciate ligament ruptures are a common injury we see in dogs. This ligament is torn when a twisting motion puts tension or stress on the ligament and then tears. This can a occur when a dog ...