Cranial Cruciate Ligament Medical Diagram

By PetMD Editorial on Apr. 5, 2016

A Torn Knee Ligament in Dogs can result in partial to complete instability of the stifle joint, and these injuries are the most common cause of rear-leg lameness in dogs and a major cause of degenerative joint disease. The illustration below will walk you through the structure of a dog’s knee, while showing you the causes and effects of Torn Knee Ligament in Dogs. 


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