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ACLs in dogs are fixed by

  1. Rotating the lower bone, changing the angle of interaction

  2. Replacing the ligament with one from a dead dog

  3. Removing the leg

  4. Replacing the ligament with a plastic strip
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Explanation

The most common surgical repair for a torn ACL in dogs is the TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy). This procedure involves cutting the tibia and rotating the bone to change the angle of the joint, which stabilizes the knee without needing the ligament itself.

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