There are different surgical options available for treating a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament.
Deciding on treatment
If your dog has been diagnosed with a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament, deciding on treatment options can be difficult. Both conservative and surgical management treatment options exist and around two-thirds of cases are managed surgically (Taylor-Brown 2015).
Common surgical procedures
There are many different surgical techniques performed. These guides aim to provide information about each type of procedure rather than recommend one in particular.
Find out more about what the TTA procedure involves, as well as the benefits and risks.
What is a cranial cruciate ligament?
We’ve answered some frequently asked questions about cranial cruciate ligaments, including what they are, how they can be damaged and the treatment options.