Learn & Go with Dr. Laurie - Preventing CCL Rupture: What Are The Warning Signs part 1 скачать в хорошем качестве

Learn & Go with Dr. Laurie - Preventing CCL Rupture: What Are The Warning Signs part 1

In Part 1 of Preventing Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) rupture, we look at the first two signs that a dogs CCL is in danger of rupturing. Both in regards to inflammation. When I graduated from vet school in 1992, a dog would tear a cruciate ligament secondary to a trauma. CCL rupture repair is now 50-85% of all orthopedic surgeries performed each year, and the cause is degeneration of the ligament, secondary to inflammation. If we can decrease or eliminate the inflammation, we can decrease the chance of each dog having this injury and requiring surgery. In this short video we discuss how to tell if there is inflammation in the joint by palpating for effusion and by looking at radiographs. We compare normal, mild, moderate, and severe changes in the knee going step by step so everyone will know what to look for. We discuss how to feel the knee for effusion, and we have a special test that Dr. Laurie designed… Watch the video to learn more. Visit our website: https://www.optimumpetvitality.com/ Like us on Facebook:   / optimumpetvitality   Follow us on Instagram:   / optimum.pet.vitality   🐾 About Dr. Laurie Dr. McCauley has had a lifelong passion to help as many pets as possible live an Optimum Quality of Life. After graduating from Colorado State Vet School, she spent six years in general practice, and then Dr. Laurie found her true calling in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine. She quickly became a pioneer in her field, designing the first underwater treadmill for dogs, and opening the first stand-alone Animal Rehabilitation clinic in 1998. Dr. Laurie has taken all of her years of learning and teaching and condensed it down to create Optimum Pet Vitality, an online learning platform where you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to improve your pets’ and/ or patients’ lives to give them an Optimum quality of life. ➡️Pet Parents Get Started Here: https://courses.optimumpetvitality.co... ➡️Medical Pet Professionals Get Started Here: https://courses.optimumpetvitality.co...