The limping dog or cat - Helping pet owners understand ACL (Cranial Cruciate Ligament) Tears

Original Presentation Date:
10/11/2018

Free (Non-CE / CE Eligible)
Free for Premium Membership subscribers

This presentation is intended for pet owners to help them better understand one cause of hindlimb lameness - ACL (cranial cruciate ligament) injuries. The emphasis is on a partial tear of the ACL. Dr. Phil Zeltzman - a veterinary surgeon - discusses partial ACL tears, why they can be frustrating to diagnose, and what may be included in a veterinarianโ€™s assessment of a patient with hindlimb lameness. This is not a discussion of surgical repair or treatment options. Running time: 20 mins Member Fee: $9.95; Free registration for Premium VetVine Membership subscribers: https://www.vetvine.com/article/385/pet-owner-membership-upgrade Veterinary professionals can learn and earn CE credit on this topic by viewing the full-length presentation: https://www.vetvine.com/list/index/profile/listing_id/932/diagnosing-a-partial-tear-of-the-cranial-cruciate-ligament-witho

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