It’s extremely common for dogs—especially older and overweight dogs—to rupture their cranial cruciate ligaments (CCL). This ligament is found in the knee, and its human equivalent is the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. When a dog ruptures this ligament, their knee joint becomes unstable, and they will limp on the affected limb. Because CCL tears cause such significant mobility issues for pets, it’s important to get these injuries treated as quickly as possible.
At Copperfield Animal Clinic, our skilled surgeons can perform cranial cruciate ligament repairs as well as other orthopedic surgical services. If you have any questions about the orthopedic surgeries we provide, please call us at (281) 859-4430.