Use of compression stress radiography for the detection of partial tears of the canine cranial cruciate ligament |
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| Authors: | de Rooster H van Bree H |
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| Institution: | Department of Diagnostic Imaging of Domestic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium. |
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| Abstract: | Twenty-three cases of partial rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) were reviewed. All of these patients were evaluated for clinical and radiographic signs of instability. Nine cases showed a negative drawer sign on manual assessment. A positive radiographic tibial compression test was obtained for all stifle joints with a partially ruptured cruciate. In 13 cases, the site of injury and the appearance of the torn ends were evaluated. The final diagnosis of partial CCL rupture was made by direct visualisation and probing of the CCL during arthrotomy (22 cases) or arthroscopy (one case). |
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