PHYSIOTHERAPY SUPPORT FOR POSTOPERATIVE TREATMENT OF CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RUPTURE IN DOGS: CASE REPORT

Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in stifle is one most common causes hind-limb lameness middle-aged and old dogs. The treatment choice involves surgical extra- or intra-capsular stabilization knee joint, increasingly preferred tibial osteotomy techniques. Postoperative rehabilitation affected limb an equally important part treatment. paper describes three cases rupture dogs methods physiotherapeutic applied to them. techniques passive active exercises were used along with massage physical therapy, such as magnetotherapy, ultrasound, electrotherapy, laser therapy. development correct plan, selection techniques, duration therapy crucial for its effectiveness. It has been shown that a positive effect on tissue healing process. also shortens time needed restore full mobility limb, both during non-complicated process event problematic cases.