Dogs tear ligaments in their stifles, otherwise known as the knees. The most common ligament injured is called the cranial cruciate ligament. In people, the equivalent ligament is the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. Occasionally, the cranial cruciate ligament is injured after a pet abruptly changes direction while exercising/running. Most commonly,…
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Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Injury in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Dogs, like people, can injure ligaments in their knee joints (stifles). In dogs, the ligament most often affected is the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). In people, this same structure is called the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Because many pet parents recognize the term ACL, veterinarians often use both names to…