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Ronald K. Fallon D.V.M. 202-288-5518

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CRUCIATE OPTIONS

                           Injury of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament in the Dog

                                                      

                                                      Surgical Options


The most common cause of rear limb lameness in the dog is rupture and partial rupture of the cranial ( anterior ) cruciate ligament. This derangement results in degenerative changes ( osteoarthritis ) in the stifle ( knee ) joint, including cartilage damage, osteophyte ( bone spur ) production and meniscal injury.

Current treatment options include:

INTRA-ARTICULAR REPAIR ;      Fascial ( patella tendon ) Graft.

EXTRA-ARTICULAR REPAIR ;     

 Lateral Suture ( DeAngelis ) Stabilization , 
                                                                                               
 
 TightRope Technique      
                                                                                            
                          Fibular Head Transposition


            GEOMETRIC  ADVANCEMENT PROCEDURES

All techniques provide good results if the postoperative instructions are followed. Each technique has a number of both positive and negative qualities that must be considered when choosing the best procedure for your pet. All procedures require restricted activity, prevention of self-trauma, and some forms of physical therapy to achieve the best results. TPLO AND TTA HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO SLOW THE PROGRESSION OF OSTEOARTHRITIS.

THE LATEST INFORMATION (2013) INDICATES THAT THE TPLO HAS HIGHER OWNER SATISFACTION RESULTS THAN EXTRAARTICULAR TECHNIQUES.   (JAVMA, VOL 243, NO 5,  9/01/2013)


  NONSURGICAL TREATMENT OF CRUCIATE LIGAMENT DAMAGE


THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTED CASES OF SPONTANEOUS HEALING OF THE CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT IN THE DOG

      MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, BRACING, AND HOLISTIC THERAPY CAN HELP TO REDUCE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT


View shared poLINKS for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease in the Dog

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tightrope_CCL


http://www.Animalhealthchannel.com/ccl/    (This site provides the basics for understanding Cranial cruciate ligament disease.)


http://lauriebryce.com/tplo/

http://www.kyon.ch/ ( TTA information )






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