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CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (CCL)
REPAIR SURGERY:
The most common knee injury in the dog is rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL), also frequently called the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This injury can occur at any age and in any breed, but most frequently occurs in middle aged, overweight, medium to large breed dogs. This ligament frequently can suffer a partial tear, leading to slight instability of the knee. If this damage goes untreated, it most commonly leads to complete rupture and possibly damage to the medial meniscus of the knee. The meniscus acts as a cushion in the knee. Complete rupture results in front-to-back instability, commonly called Tibial Thrust, and internal rotation of the lower leg, commonly called Pivot Shift. Untreated legs usually become very arthritic and painful from the instability. An injured Cruciate Ligament can only be corrected by surgery. The most common knee injury in the dog is rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL), also frequently called the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This injury can occur at any age and in any breed, but most frequently occurs in middle aged, overweight, medium to large breed dogs. This ligament frequently can suffer a partial tear, leading to slight instability of the knee. If this damage goes untreated, it most commonly leads to complete rupture and possibly damage to the medial meniscus of the knee. The meniscus acts as a cushion in the knee. Complete rupture results in front-to-back instability, commonly called Tibial Thrust, and internal rotation of the lower leg, commonly called Pivot Shift. Untreated legs usually become very arthritic and painful from the instability. An injured Cruciate Ligament can only be corrected by surgery.
CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (CCL)
REPAIR SURGERY:
The most common knee injury in the dog is rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL), also frequently called the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This injury can occur at any age and in any breed, but most frequently occurs in middle aged, overweight, medium to large breed dogs. This ligament frequently can suffer a partial tear, leading to slight instability of the knee. If this damage goes untreated, it most commonly leads to complete rupture and possibly damage to the medial meniscus of the knee. The meniscus acts as a cushion in the knee. Complete rupture results in front-to-back instability, commonly called Tibial Thrust, and internal rotation of the lower leg, commonly called Pivot Shift. Untreated legs usually become very arthritic and painful from the instability. An injured Cruciate Ligament can only be corrected by surgery. The most common knee injury in the dog is rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL), also frequently called the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This injury can occur at any age and in any breed, but most frequently occurs in middle aged, overweight, medium to large breed dogs. This ligament frequently can suffer a partial tear, leading to slight instability of the knee. If this damage goes untreated, it most commonly leads to complete rupture and possibly damage to the medial meniscus of the knee. The meniscus acts as a cushion in the knee. Complete rupture results in front-to-back instability, commonly called Tibial Thrust, and internal rotation of the lower leg, commonly called Pivot Shift. Untreated legs usually become very arthritic and painful from the instability. An injured Cruciate Ligament can only be corrected by surgery.
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We now provide email and text appointment confirmations and reminders. Please provide our office with your email address and/or cell phone number to take advantage of these services. When you receive email or text, just click on "Confirm" to confirm your pet's appointment. It is as easy as that.
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Monday 7:00 - 7:00
Tuesday 7:00 - 7:00
Wednesday 7:00 - 7:00
Thursday 7:00 - 1:00 (Closed 1-2 for Staff Meetings) 2:00 - 7:00
Friday 7:00 - 7:00
Saturday 8:00 - 12:00
Sunday Closed
Please contact our office at (570) 275-6064 and a friendly member of our receptionist team will be glad to assist you in scheduling an appointment. If you will be a new client, please go to the "Online Forms" section and print out the New Patient Registration form to fill out prior to your first visit. Thank you so much for allowing all of us at Animal Care Center to care for the health and well being of your pets!
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