Signs my dog may have an injured cruciate ligament.
We have all heard of athletes “blowing out their knee” or tearing their ACL. Did you know that a similar injury can occur in dogs? Here are some things to look for:
The “Lazy Sit”-same hind leg stuck out to the side every time they sit.
Limping in the hind quarters.
Noticeable joint stiffness after physical activity.
Dr. Rammell has a special interest in cruciate ligament repair in dogs utilizing the CBLO orthopedic surgery method. The all-in cost of this is $2,800.
A major advantage of CBLO surgery is the rapid recovery period. Dogs often return to full function within 6 - 8 weeks of the surgery.
What is CORA Based Leveling Osteotomy (CBLO) surgery?
CBLO surgery is a procedure that combines the advantages of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) and Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA). It involves surgically re-aligning the axis’ of your dog’s tibia and femur so the joint can bear weight without slipping and causing your dog pain. The repaired bone is stabilizing with a bone plate, and recover is much more rapid that techniques used in the past.