Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog leg force returns to normal one year after cruciate ligament
By Lussier, Bertrand et al.·Published in Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche veterinaire·2018·Quebec Animal Pharmacology Research Group (Groupe de recherche en pharmacologie animale du Qué, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Peak vertical force in a stabilized canine cranial cruciate deficient stifle model: A one-year follow-up.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 15 mixed-breed dogs over 20 kg had their cranial cruciate ligament surgically cut and then stabilized with a lateral suture 28 days later. Initially, the dogs showed reduced ability to bear weight on the affected leg, but after a year, their strength returned to normal levels. This means that with proper surgical stabilization, dogs can regain their peak vertical force and move comfortably again. If your dog has a similar injury, this treatment could be effective for recovery.
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Abstract
This study aimed to describe the peak vertical force (PVF) over a 1-year period in a stabilized canine cranial cruciate deficient stifle model. Our hypothesis was that PVF would be restored to Baseline (intact) at the end of the follow-up. Fifteen (> 20 kg) mixed-breed dogs were included in this study. Cranial cruciate ligament was transected on Day (D) 0 followed by lateral suture stabilization at D28. Peak vertical force was acquired at D-1, D14, D26, D91, D210 and D357. When compared to Baseline, the PVF was significantly decreased at D14, D26, and D91. Values at D210 and D357 were not statistically different to Baseline. This study suggests a return to normal baseline peak vertical force in a canine cranial cruciate deficient stifle model when lateral suture stabilization has been performed 28 days after surgical transection.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29755197/