Study of Cruciate Ligaments

Over the past several years veterinary orthopedic specialists have recognized damage to the cranial cruciate ligament of the knee joint to be one of the principle causes of lameness in dogs. Perhaps most alarming is the fact that this condition is being seen with increasing frequency in dogs under two years of age. [See the article we wrote a while back on "doggie football knee")

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities has undertaken a study to characterize cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs seen by veterinary orthopedic specialists in private practice throughout the country. The goal of this study is to assist researchers in understanding the nature, extent and causes of this disease. From this understanding more effective methods of treating and preventing cranial cruciate ligament disease can be developed.

San Carlos Veterinary Hospital (SCVH) has been selected to participate in the University of Minnesota study (see the accompanying press release). If you or someone you know has a dog with lameness that might be the result of cranial cruciate ligament disease, please contact the SCVH staff at:

8618 Lake Murray Blvd San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-3100
info@sancarlosvet.com

Updated: 13 December 1999