The triple tibial osteotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat dogs that have ruptured their cranial cruciate ligament. The cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) is a ligament connecting the femur with the tibia, which functions to stabilise the canine stifle joint from the forces put on it during exercise and weight bearing.
Read more about Triple Tibial Osteotomy: Stifle Joint in Dog, Cranial Cruciate Ligament, Menisci, Surgical Rationale, Surgical Technique
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