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 veterinarian’s assessment of a patient
with hindlimb lameness. This is not a discussion of surgical repair or treatment options.
Additional Comments: - Helpful on how to approach a suspected partial tear of the ACL. - Interesting to learn about the variability of lameness seen in these patients and what radiographs can show.
