[Study of the extra articulate syndesmoplasty technique with autogenous fascia lata. A model in dogs].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate extra-capsular technique for the treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament rupture, in dogs.


METHODS
It was performed an extra-articulate surgery without arthrotomy of the anterior cruciate ligament by using a strip of the autogenous fascia lata for stabilization of the knee joint in six animals which had severe claudication and drawer movement sign positive.


RESULTS
The extra articulate technique was effective with good knee stabilization and satisfactory outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of the fascia lata with an extra capsular technique to fix the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament seems to be useful once it is a simple and rapid procedure with minimum tissue damage and efficient postoperative recovery.
Ferreira
Manoel Luiz
ML
Centro de Cirurgia Experimental - Programa de Pós-Graduação em Cirurgia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. louiz_25@yahoo.com.br
Schanaider
Alberto
A
Silva
Paulo César
PC
Abreu
Antônio Victor de
AV
Costa
Andrei Ferreira Nicolau
AF
Braga
Jalene Meira
JM
Rousso Filho
Raul
R
Pereira
Lara de Paula M
Lde P
D000818:Animals; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004285:Dogs; D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation*; D023421:Models, Animal; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures