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Ruptured Cruciate Ligament, also referred to by vets as 'TPLO' and 'TTA'

Also known as

Cruciate Ligament Disease

Hind Legs

What to expect out of this session

Things to look out for

1
Irregular gait pattern especially in hind limbs
2
Unwillingness of dog to weight bear on a particular hind leg
3
Swelling and or excessive heat radiating from the stifle joint
4
Muscle wastage in effected leg
5
Popping noise may be hear if a miniscal tear has occured
6
Reduced range of motion of stifle joint
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What it can be caused by

Day to day wear and tear of Cruciate Ligament
Instability of the (stifle joint)
Repetitive stress of the joint from a particular exercise or activity
Genetically predispositioned to a weakened cruciate ligament in the hind
Excessive weight placing excess strain on the joint
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