However, a recent study showed that 90 % of cats over the age of 12 have significant arthritis on x-rays, yet most of their owners reported their cat is «fine». (littlebigcat.com)
Dogs with acute ACL tears do best, while those dogs with chronic ACL degeneration and tears often have significant arthritis at the time of surgery which never goes away. (sunnysidevetclinic.com)
This option is typically used if the elbow already has significant arthritis that may not respond as well to surgery as a «clean» elbow would, and if cost is a major limiting factor in proceeding with surgery. (ucah.ca)