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Conservative Management in Cranial Cruciate Injuries

By on April 23, 2008 in Conservative Management, Non-Surgical Options

Conservative management is a non-surgical option for treating cranial cruciate injuries in dogs. Depending on the size of your dog, the severity of the injury and the duration of time since the onset of the CCL damage, your veterinarian may suggest CM in lieu of surgical intervention. Conservative management is focused around three basic principles: […]

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Surgical Repair Options for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair

By on April 23, 2008 in Surgical Procedures

For dogs diagnosed with cranial cruciate ligament tears or ruptures there are a number of non-surgical and surgical options available. Each dog is different, and your veterinarian will take into consideration your canine’s weight, size, overall health, severity of injury and the duration since onset when determining what treatment is best for your pet. Non-surgical […]

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Drawer Sign Test and Tibial Compression Exam

By on April 21, 2008 in Symptoms

If it is suspected that your dog has a cranial cruciate ligament tear or rupture, your veterinarian will perform a physical exam to determine whether or not this type of injury can be ruled out. This test involves manual manipulation of the knee joint and is referred to as the drawer test. Most dogs do […]

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Cranial Cruciate (Knee) Injury Symptoms in Dogs

By on April 19, 2008 in Symptoms

No two dogs are alike when it comes to knee injuries. Some dogs will display many of the knee injury symptoms listed below, while others will only have intermittent lameness. Lameness in canines can have many causes, some of which are not directly leg related, and it is important for your dog to be evaluated […]

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