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About the registry

The Canine Cruciate Registry (CCR) collects information about cruciate surgery in dogs from across the UK.

Dog owners

By taking part, dog owners can help advance the quality of care for all dogs affected by cruciate problems in the knee.

Veterinary professionals

Help build the evidence base so that we can better understand which surgical techniques and implants improve patient outcomes.

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Common surgical procedures

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.

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.

Still have questions?

If you have any questions about these procedures, you should discuss them with the vet looking after your dog.