What is Anterior/Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury?
The anterior or cranial cruciate ligament is one of the ligaments that supports and stabilizes the knee or stifle joint. An acute injury to the joint or chronic degeneration of the joint and ligament may result in a partial or complete tear and thus instability of the knee. How does my cat get Anterior/Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury? As a result of an acute injury, such as a bite wound, being hit by a moving car, or other trauma that results in hyperextension or internal rotation of the knee may lead to a partial or complete tear. In chronic situations, the already weakened ligament is more prone to rupture from only the slightest injury. Degenerative causes include: aging, conformational abnormalities, lack of use. How do I know if my cat has Anterior/Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury? Unlike dogs, cats tend to do their best to mask their pain or any signs of weakness to avoid being perceived as prey. In acute ACL injuries, there is usually a traumatic or ‘athletic’ event that occurr
