Learn from the vets

The cruciate ligaments are two fibrous bands that connect the femur and tibia in the stifle (knee) joint. These two ligaments form a cross and are called the cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) and caudal cruciate ligament - both are crucial for stabilising the stifle.

A tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) is a common procedure that involves realigning the angle of the tibia through cutting the bone and rotating the tibial plateau (or the flattened top to the tibia).

An Extracapsular Repair (ECR) is a common procedure that involves using a suture material to compensate for a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear or rupture. This technique achieves joint stability by providing sufficient support and eliminating the need for the now-injured CCL, improving your pet’s mobility and overall quality of life.