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If your dog goes lame in one of their hind legs, they may have torn or ruptured their cranial cruciate ligament, or CCL -- similar to the ACL in humans. This ligament connects the back of...
A torn ACL in dogs (technically called a CCL or cranial cruciate ligament) is a common condition. However, that doesn’t make it less scary when it’s your dog who is limping. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby shares symptoms, causes, surgical treatment options, and post-operative recovery for ACL injuries.
In dogs, the most common knee injury is a rupture or tear of the cranial cruciate ligament. Humans have a similar anatomical structure to the dog's knee, but the ligaments are called the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments.
If your dog returned from an energetic play session with a limp, it might mean he has a torn ACL. Learn what a torn ACL (technically CCL in dogs) means for your dog and how to treat it.
The medical name for an ACL tear in dogs is a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture. Statistics show that as much as 85% of all orthopedic injuries in dogs are related to ACL injuries. Overweight and unfit dogs are more likely to suffer from these tears.
The ruptured cruciate ligament is the most common knee injury of dogs. Chances are that any dog that suddenly has rear leg lameness has a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. The history usually involves a rear leg suddenly so sore that the dog can hardly bear weight on it.
In this article, we’ll learn what a torn ACL (aka CrCL) entails in dogs, as well as the signs, common causes and treatment options, explained by a vet.
As previously mentioned, progressive degeneration of the CCL from very mild partial tearing to a complete tear in the later stages of the disease is common in dogs. Because of this progression, you may not notice a severe lameness initially, especially if both knees are affected.
Has your dog suddenly started limping after playing at the dog park? Or maybe they have been limping off and on for a while and you are concerned. It could be due to a torn cruciate ligament (also known as an ACL or CCL). ACL tears don’t just impact football players, or even humans in general.
A torn ACL in a dog is a serious injury that can cause a great deal of discomfort and pain. If you notice your dog limping, it is important to get them examined by your vet. There are many effective and successful treatment options for torn ACL ligaments.