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Diagnosing a Partial Tear of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament Without Losing Your Mind

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  • Description:
    Making the diagnosis of a partial tear of the cranial cruciate ligament can be frustrating. These 10 tips can aid clinicians in making the diagnosis in dogs and cats. Discussion includes common historical findings, examination techniques and findings, understanding the concept and assessing for cranial tibial thrust, considerations around imaging and joint taps, and the surgeon's perspective on whether surgical intervention should be considered.

    Running time: 29 mins

    Member Fee: $28; Free registration for Premium VetVine Membership subscribers: http://vetvine.com/article/181/evidence-based-update-subscriptions
  • Sponsor: VetVine
  • Presenter(s): Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS
  • Fee (Basic Membership): $28


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