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<h2 dir="auto"><strong>Canine ACL Tears</strong></h2><div class="embed-script-block embed-script-block--video embed-script-block--align-center " data-type="embed-script" data-content="&lt;iframe 
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Subtle lameness and “off-weighting” the leg are often seen early in the degenerative, tearing process. However, many dogs have persistent, moderate to severe lameness. The degree of lameness is influenced by the progressive osteoarthritis seen with ACL pathology, the degree of tearing, and concurrent meniscal tears.</p><p dir="auto">Almost all dogs with ACL problems sit to the side, even when sitting for a treat. Sometimes the lameness comes on quickly, but often it’s a gradual progressive problem. It is not uncommon for the problem to wax and wane for weeks or even months.</p><p dir="auto"></p><div class="embed-script-block embed-script-block--align-center " data-type="embed-script" data-content="&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://player.vimeo.com/video/440721634?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479&quot; width=&quot;648&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; title=&quot;Canine ACL Tears - Clinical Signs and Diagnosis&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;" data-title="Embedded Script" data-embed-type="script" data-video-url="" data-width="100%" data-align="center" data-inline="false" style="width: 100%; max-width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><iframe class="embed-script-output-frame" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/440721634?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen" style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; max-width: 100%; border: none; display: block;"></iframe></div><div class="embed-script-block embed-script-block--align-center " data-type="embed-script" data-content="&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://player.vimeo.com/video/440721724?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; title=&quot;Canine ACL Sit Test&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;" data-title="Embedded Script" data-embed-type="script" data-video-url="" data-width="100%" data-align="center" data-inline="false" style="width: 100%; max-width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><iframe class="embed-script-output-frame" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/440721724?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen" style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; max-width: 100%; border: none; display: block;"></iframe></div><p dir="auto"></p><div class="embed-script-block embed-script-block--align-center " data-type="embed-script" data-content="&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://player.vimeo.com/video/440722264?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; title=&quot;Arthroscopy - Canine ACL Tear&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;" data-title="Embedded Script" data-embed-type="script" data-video-url="" data-width="100%" data-align="center" data-inline="false" style="width: 100%; max-width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><iframe class="embed-script-output-frame" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/440722264?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen" style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; max-width: 100%; border: none; display: block;"></iframe></div><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"><div style="text-align: center;" class="image"><img height="auto" style="" src="https://canineortho.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/brown-dog-sitting-7c73fa7eb1eec39a38603af03d67d705.jpg" flipx="false" flipy="false" width="500" align="center" inline="false"></div></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto">Palpation is accurate in diagnosing canine ACL tears in dogs with acute complete tears. However, palpation alone is inaccurate in nearly half of all dogs with ACL problems due to gradual, incomplete tearing and the ensuing scar tissue that develops as the ligament degenerates. The formation of scar tissue is also termed “joint fibrosis” and while this tissue does help stabilize the joint, it also decreases range of motion an is a source of chronic pain.</p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto">Radiographs (X-rays) are helpful in ACL tear diagnosis. In some cases, the side view X-ray will actually show the displaced femur. Other radiographic signs commonly seen in dogs with ACL tears include joint effusion and bone spur (osteophyte) formation.</p><p dir="auto">Definitive diagnosis of canine ACL tears should be made via an arthroscopic examination at the onset of surgery. Arthroscopy is extremely accurate and minimally invasive. In our opinion no open surgical procedure should be performed prior to obtaining an accurate, non-invasive arthroscopic diagnosis.</p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"><div style="text-align: center;" class="image"><img height="auto" style="" src="https://canineortho.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/arthrscopy-set-up-8b5fe2b9a59081cfe8af1e5aa1dc57aa.jpg" flipx="false" flipy="false" align="center" inline="false"></div></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><h2 dir="auto" id="heading-5"><strong>Treatment Options</strong></h2><p dir="auto"><a target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://unitedvetcare.com/locations/colorado-canine-orthopedics/services/tplo">Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)</a>&nbsp;is by far, the technique that the majority of veterinary surgeons agree yields the most consistent, long-term positive results in dogs with ACL tears. Colorado Canine Orthopedics has performed tens of thousands of TPLO surgeries over the past 20 years.</p><div class="embed-script-block embed-script-block--align-center " data-type="embed-script" data-content="&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://player.vimeo.com/video/440722911?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479&quot; width=&quot;648&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; title=&quot;Canine ACL Tears - Treatment Options&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;" data-title="Embedded Script" data-embed-type="script" data-video-url="" data-width="100%" data-align="center" data-inline="false" style="width: 100%; max-width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><iframe class="embed-script-output-frame" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/440722911?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen" style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; max-width: 100%; border: none; display: block;"></iframe></div><p dir="auto"><strong>Non-surgical treatments</strong>&nbsp;are usually unsuccessful in canine ACL tears due to chronic biomechanical stress related to the canine stifle (knee) anatomy; specifically, the sloping tibial plateau. Custom splinting has been advocated by folks that make and market these devises, however, in our opinion (and experiences from seeing these patients), this option is expensive, frustrating, and ineffective. Furthermore, the inability of splinting to provide stability often results in subsequent meniscal tearing. Regenerative medicine specifically stem cell therapy and platelet rich plasma (PRP) have also been used unsuccessfully to treat ACL tears. Colorado Canine Orthopedics is a nationally known authority in veterinary regenerative medicine and in our opinion the use of these treatments are ineffective and lack of scientific supportive evidence.</p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"><strong>Surgical options</strong>&nbsp;are broken down into replacement techniques and biomechanical repairs. Fishing line and like materials, have been used to replace torn ACLs for decades. Newer, more sophisticated materials are currently available but consistent long-term security is still questionable. All surgeons at CCOR have performed replacement techniques, for one reason or another, and in our experience replacement techniques often fail. Recent studies have shown replacement techniques do not provide adequate joint stability and are the least effective surgical method in restoration of normal joint biomechanics.</p><p dir="auto">Biomechanical repairs address the underlying biomechanical cause of canine ACL tears and the TPLO procedure is the most widely performed and accepted. Sophisticated fluoroscopic (video X-ray) studies have examined dogs with normal stifle joints, dogs with ACL tears and dogs that have undergone current surgical techniques and found the TPLO is the best procedure in restoring normal joint biomechanics.</p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"><div style="text-align: center;" class="image"><img height="auto" style="" src="https://canineortho.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/dog-with-leash-307e1ab5b7bb7f4ba7a0c3dec839c82d.png" flipx="false" flipy="false" width="200" align="center" inline="false"></div></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p><p dir="auto"></p>

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