A tibial compression test is something performed to diagnose a torn ACL in dogs. The vet places one hand around your dog’s femur end and then grasps the foot. He will attempt to flex the ankle. If the tibia moves forward, this might indicate an ACL tear. X-rays of the knees and hi...
ACL surgery has changed dramatically over the past few years. I now expect a return of at least 95 % of normal function in at least 95 % of my patients of any size after ACL surgery, of any type. So it’s hard for me to believe that affected dogs, especially large ones, have (an...