Ruptura de ligamento cruzado cranial: revisão de literatura e relato de um caso em gato

Abstract

The cruciate cranial ligament (CCL) has the function of preventing the tibia cranial dislocation in relation to the femur and articulation hyperextention, as well as limiting the tibia internal rotation. Excessive forces in any of these movements might result in the CCL rupture. The functional loss of this structure leads to articular instability, which is the main case of degenerating alterations in the femorotibialpataller articulation. Being a rare injury observing anatomic and physiopathological considerations, clinical signs, complementary examination, clinical and surgical treatment.