title: Intracapsular repairs for cranial cruciate ligament ruptures.
abstract: Two intracapsular techniques and their modifications are described that can be regarded as the most accepted procedures in general use today. The difficulty in rationalizing a choice between intra- and extracapsular techniques is discussed with some principles being suggested to help the surgeon choose a technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Shires
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D013264:Stifle / Q000601:surgery*