ORTHO – Partial rupture and elongation of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in a 3 year old MN Pit Bull

Case Study

ORTHO – Partial rupture and elongation of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in a 3 year old MN Pit Bull

This 3 year old MN Pit Bull mix presented for intermittent lameness; no obvious cranial drawer. R/O CCL rupture and meniscal damage

This 3 year old MN Pit Bull mix presented for intermittent lameness; no obvious cranial drawer. R/O CCL rupture and meniscal damage

Image Interpretation

Ultrasound of the left stifle – 

Moderate thickening of the joint capsule with synovialitis is noted. A moderate amount of osteophytes is seen at the periarticular margins. The femoropatellar joint cartilage presents mild irregularity at the most proximal extent of the femoral trochlea. The infrapatellar fat pad presents an irregular echo pattern. Most of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) fibres are continuous but with  increased echogenicity and irregular delineation. The continuous fibres appear to be elongated. The medial and lateral meniscus are ultrasonographically within normal limits. 

DX

The ultrasonographic examination of the left stifle joint reveals moderate chronic degenerative joint disease with synovialitis, effusion, osteoarthritis and emerging cartilage breakdown. The findings further suggest partial rupture and elongation of the CCL.

Outcome

Biomechanial failure is likely to develop. A meniscal pathology is not identified.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Tarzan Posada/Ridgewood
Gender : Male, Neutered
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Code : 18_00038

Clinical Signs

  • Lameness

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Lameness
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