Ultrasound and Sonoelastographic Features of the Patellar Ligament in Dogs Affected by Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the morpho-functional change of the patellar ligament in dogs affected by cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture. The hypothesis is that it may show increased thickening and stiffness with increasing days from trauma to diagnosis. Understanding this aspect have implications on the choice of timing to treat patients suffering from CCL rupture, and also in the contextualization of patellar ligament desmitis pictures after surgical treatment with TPLO or TTA.