The CCL is similar to a human’s ACL. It is located behind a dog’s stifle joint, like our knee, and connects the femur bone to the shin bone in the dog’s hind legs. A CCL tear is similar to ...

Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL): A ligament in the knee that stabilizes the joint; injuries to this ligament are common in dogs. Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA): A surgical procedure that ...