Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement, Spinal Disorders and Ophthalmology

Cranial cruciate ligament rupture, Elbow dysplasia, Hip dysplasia, Osteochondrosis and TPLO surgery.

The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is an important ligament inside the knee (stifle) joints of dogs. In people it is referred to as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Read more about cranial cruciate ligament rupture...

Elbow dysplasia means abnormal development of the elbow joint. This causes damage to the surface (cartilage) of the joint - a process called osteochondrosis or OCD. Read more about elbow dysplasia...

Hip dysplasia means abnormal development of the hip joint. It inevitably leads to the development of arthritis (osteoarthritis). Either the hip dysplasia or the secondary arthritis may cause hip pain. Read more about hip dysplasia...

Osteochondrosis is a common condition that affects the joints of young, rapidly growing dogs. The surface of the joint (the articular cartilage) fails to convert into bone in specific locations. This results in areas of thickened cartilage. Read more about osteochondrosis...

TPLO is the abbreviation for tibial plateau levelling osteotomy. This a surgical procedure used to treat cranial (or anterior) cruciate ligament rupture in dogs. Read more about TPLO surgery...