Cruciate surgery in dogs | ACL surgery in dogs

Replacement of a major ligament in the knee is known as ACL surgery for humans and CCL surgery for dogs.

What is Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs?

The CCL connects the bone above a dog’s knee (femur) with the bone below the knee (tibia). When it’s torn, it results in the tibia sliding forward instead of backward like it’s supposed to. CCL surgery, or ACL surgery, can be performed to repair this ligament. The ligament may heal on its own, but it rarely heals to its full capacity, which could lead to limping, lameness, and further tears later in life.

 

Causes of cruciate rupture in dogs

Dogs typically wear down the cruciate ligament over time and then there is a single blunt injury.

Risk factors for Cruciate rupture in dogs include:

Genetics

Obesity — increases the likelihood of cruciate rupture in dogs

Early Spaying and early neutering leads to increased cruciate rupture in dogs.

Symptoms of dog cruciate ligament tear

Limping in the affected leg.

Difficulty jumping getting on bed and furniture.

Sitting with one hind leg splayed out to the side.

 

Treatment options for cruciate repair in dogs

 

Lateral Nylon suture is also called Extra capsular repair. This cruciate repair is a suture through a hole made in the tibia and through the fabella. This anchors the bones together. Appropriate for small dogs under 10 kg. Success over 95%

Tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO): A TPLO involves removing a wedge from the tibia to level the tibia and femur. It is not an intuitive repair, but it works. Dogs are born with or evolved with a tibial plateau that is not ideal.

 

 

What is the approximate cost of Dog Cruciate rupture surgery in 2024 at Burwood Vet?

Extracapsular Lateral Suture Stabilisation $ 1800

Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy $ $2800

 

Recovery from Cruciate rupture surgery in dogs

Cruciate rupture in dogs- surgery has a success rate of over 90%. Most dogs will return to a good or excellent activity level compared to their normal before the injury.

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