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.

The cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL, see Figure 1.) is one of the most important stabilizers inside the canine knee (stifle) joint, the middle joint in the back leg. In humans the CrCL is called the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

2005年4月11日 · 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 …

Dogs with chronic (late stages) of CCLD usually show symptoms associated with arthritis (decreased activity, stiffness, unwillingness to play, pain etc.). Poor physical condition and excessive body weight are risk factors for the development of CCLD. Both of these factors can be influenced by pet owners.

Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture is one of the most common orthopaedic conditions in veterinary medicine. CrCL plays a fundamental role in the stability and biomechanics of the femoral-tibio-patellar joint, and its incorrect functionality severely …

Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture is one of the most common causes of hind lameness in dogs. The CrCL maintains stability of the stifle joint, thus injury to the CrCL will result in joint instability and predispose the joint to degenerative changes.

The cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) in dogs is the same as the “anterior” cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans. It is a band of tough fibrous tissue that attaches the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone), preventing the tibia from shifting forward relative to the femur.

With an estimated prevalence of 2.55% and an annual financial impact of well over a billion dollar, cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR) is the most common cause of lameness in dogs. This disease also has an important impact on the performance of the population of working dogs (= assistance dogs and military working dogs).

A cranial cruciate ligament (CCL or CrCL) tear is a knee injury in dogs and cats. BluePearl specialists explain the symptoms and treatment options.

2016年12月2日 · Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CrCL) Repair in Dogs. CrCL injury causes knee pain and lameness, leading to cartilage damage and osteoarthritis if untreated.