As a dog owner, perhaps one of the hardest things is to see your furry friend in pain. Unfortunately, a tear or rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) just happens to be one of the most common ...

A dog’s cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is similar to a human’s anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which stabilizes the knee joint. CCL degeneration and subsequent tears are common in dogs of all sizes ...

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, otherwise known as the cranial cruciate ligament, or CCL, when referring to pets, is a vital support structure of the knee, and its function and anatomy is very ...

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COLUMBUS, Ga. — Statistics show as much as 85 percent of all orthopedic injuries in dogs involve the Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL. Dogs who have ruptured their cruciate ligament will appear ...

It was a distressing call that I received from long time hunting companion Brian Corrigan. His chocolate lab Megan had come up lame and he was quite sure she had torn her ACL. When asked about the ...

My father’s friend suggested I contact you with a situation that has developed regarding my 3-year-old husky mix. I live in New York City with my dog in a walk-up building on the fourth floor. My ...

Damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee is a well-known source of disabling injury among humans. It can strike elite athletes or weekend warriors, and usually requires surgical ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Repair of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common types of orthopedic surgeries in BluePearl Veterinary Partners hospitals. Dr. Amanda Conkling ...

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