REHABILITATION OF THE CRANIAL CRUCIATE PATIENT Dianne Dunning

摘要

One of the most common conditions seen in veterinary orthopedics is the rupture cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). Despite this condition havmg a multitude of underlying etiologies, the end result is usually the same: degenerative changes to the cartilage, alterations of the subchondral bone, fibrosis of the surrounding joint infrastructure. Surgical repair of the cruciate instability generally attempts to improve function of the joint via passive or active restraint of the cranial tibial movement. Theresultant function and use of the limb is heavily dependent upon the etiology, chronicity, the expected function of the animal, and the presence of concurrent disease, and is quite independent of the repair initiated. It is the job of the rehabilitationist to overcome these predisposmg factors and develop an appropriate therapv regime that reflects the above factors but that is cognizant of the type of repair unplemented.