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Tip 1: What is the leading reason for lameness in dogs- that’s right, cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease!

Approximately 70% of dogs presented for hind limb lameness that weigh more than 18kg are most likely to suffer from a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament.

Tip 2: The importance of the CCL

The CCl is composed of two parts:

1. The craniomedial band – this band is taut in flexion and extension

2. A larger caudolateral band – the band is taut only in extension

The CCL limits internal rotation of the tibia relative to the femur to stabilize the knee in extension. Ruptures occur when the breaking strength of the ligament is exceeded. The breaking strength is thought to be four times the weight of the dog.

Tip 3: Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)

By advancing the tibial tuberosity cranially to the point where the patellar tendon and tibial plateau are perpendicular to each other in a standing angle of the canine stifle, the quadriceps can only pull the tibia caudally, eliminating cranial thrust and converting it to caudal thrust….thus creating a “cruciate ligament”

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Want to learn more about the disease and how to fix it?

JOIN US at the TTA and Stifle Surgery Workshop

Tibial Tuberosity Advancement is the technique choice worldwide for many veterinarians treating cruciate disease in all sizes of dogs. Providing a modern approach to cruciate disease will increase practice profits and maximise patient health. Develop skills in this workshop that are immediately applicable to general practice. If you value the return on your CE investments then this is the course for you!

VetPrac provides Australian Veterinarians with an exclusive opportunity to develop and practice modern and established techniques in cruciate repair. With unprecedented access to elite surgical training equipment, you will have the chance to practice techniques, advance your skills and help your patients better than before. Classes are intimate, providing the ideal environment for building confidence in your techniques.

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February 9th – 10th University of Queensland, Gatton QLD

February 24th – 25th University of Adelaide Roseworthy, South Australia