The Impact of Knee Orthoses on Lameness and Weight Distribution in Canine After Rupture of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament.

ABSTRACT: Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is one of the most prevalent orthopedic injuries in veterinary medicine, significantly impacting canine stifle joint stability and biomechanics, and subsequently, the animal's quality of life. This study investigates the effectiveness of custom-made knee orthoses as a conservative treatment for recent cranial cruciate ligament ruptures in dogs. Two dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injuries were fitted with individualized orthoses, and their rehabilitation progress was monitored over 32 days. This study employed a four-scale method to measure body weight distribution across limbs and utilized owner questionnaires to evaluate lameness, gait, mobility, and physical activity. The results indicated substantial improvements in both dogs when they wore orthose

SUBMITTER: Mursec A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11852184 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature