Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in Dogs: Symptoms and Diagnosis
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in Dogs: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common orthopedic injuries veterinarians see in dogs. The ligament is also known as the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) in animals. It connects the bone above the knee (the femur) with the bone below the knee (the tibia). Essentially, the ACL stabilizes the knee (or stifle)…