Our Story
I had posted a few articles about our dog Roxy on another blog of mine and I was getting some great feedback from all of my visitors, so I’ve decided to put together a site specifically dedicated to torn/ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments in dogs. We all love our pets, so hopefully this site can help provide those who need it with information that will help them make informed decisions for ther best friends.
How it Happened
We took our 2 dogs to the beach and our 2 year old has a tendency to run full speed at just about everything he sees. Roxy, our 5 1/2 year old (at the time) American Pit Bull Terrier, was digging in the sand as she always does when our other dog came in full force and ran straight into her. She immediately came up lame, not even putting any weight on her right rear leg. She’s had slight hip problems in the past causing her to move slowly and limp, so we took her home and let her rest overnight to see how she was doing the following day. Unfortunately, her condition was the same the next day, her rear leg just dangling, and she was unable to put any pressure on it, so we took her into the “Doggie Emergency Room”.
Diagnosing the Injury
Diagnosing - Torn/Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament in Dogs Stifle (Knee) Joint.
Surgical Options
When deciding on the best surgical option, it is always best to consult with your primary care veterinarian due to the fact that every case is different, and the type of surgery may heavily depend on the your dogs age, activity level, weight, etc. When repairing a torn/ruptured cranial cruciate ligament, there are typically 3 options for dog knee ligament repair:
- Traditional Repair – Lateral Fabellar Technique
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)