Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Avulsion of the lateral origin of the gastrocnemius muscle mimicking cranial cruciate ligament deficiency in a dog

The stabilisation by a spiked washer and screw can yield an excellent outcome for return to function.

Determining predictive metabolomic biomarkers of meniscal injury in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture

We identified an increase in nuclear magnetic resonance mobile lipids in the synovial fluid of dogs with meniscal injury.

Objective comparison of a sit to stand test to the walk test for the identification of unilateral lameness caused by cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs

The sit to stand test did not accurately identify all dogs with lameness associated with CCLR.

Cranial tibial translation measurements for radiographic diagnosis of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs

DPOI ratio values above 1.18 were consistently indicative of CCL rupture.

Biomechanical evaluation of three adjunctive methods of orthopedic tension band-wire fixation to augment simulated patella tendon repairs in dogs

Combined suprapatellar and transpatellar TBWF may offer a viable surgical option.

Complications and Long-Term Outcomes after Combined TPLO and TTT for Treatment of Concurrent CCL Rupture and Grade III or IV Medial Patellar Luxation

Owners should be warned of the potential need for implant removal.

The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Contralateral Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Medium-to-Large (≥15kg) Breed Dogs 8 Years of Age or Older

The risk decreases as animals age.

Physical activity measured with an accelerometer in dogs following extracapsular stabilisation to treat cranial cruciate ligament rupture

There was no increase in physical activity variables.

Rupture of the gastrocnemius muscle at its distal musculotendinous junction: conservative treatment and outcomes in 11 dogs

Conservative treatment represents a viable treatment option.

Cranial cruciate ligament avulsion due to osteochondrosis dissecans of the stifle joint in a golden retriever dog

This is the first reported case where the dislodged bone fragment is also the point of origin for the cranial crucial ligament.

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