Cranial Cruciate Disease Management

by Lisa Mason, DVM, CCRT, CVA, CVPP

This webinar with Dr. Lisa Mason discusses the prevalence and etiology of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease in dogs, as well as diagnostic and treatment options for this common condition.  

Dr. Mason covers how to do a complete stifle examination, including functional tests and grading of CCL tears, and discuss treatment methods for all grades of CCL tears in depth—including conservative management options. 

Learning Objectives

  • Kinematics, structures, and functional tests for the canine stifle joint

  • How to grade CCL tears and the best treatment options for each

  • How to treat the stifle joint using photobiomodulation (PBM)

  • Intra-articular injection options that include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) 

  • New evidence for the combined use of PBM and PRP 

  • Conservative management tips and tricks for CCL tears

Download Dr. Mason's slides

 

 

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