Meniscal injury in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture.

Meniscal damage is common in dogs with naturally occurring rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL). Appropriate diagnosis and treatment of meniscal injuries is critical to avoid chronic lameness in these patients. Given the frequency, expense, and clinical importance of meniscal injuries, a thorough understanding of the meniscus is important for general practitioners and veterinary surgeons alike. Research over the past 7 years has produced an abundance of new information regarding the importance of meniscal pathology, diagnostic methods, and potential treatment options at the time of CrCL surgery. This manuscript highlights recent advances that can benefit clinical practitioners and summarizes research developments that promise new therapies in the near future.