title: Extra-articular stabilization of the cranial cruciate deficient stifle with anchor systems.
abstract: Complete or partial rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is a common injury of the canine stifle. Most practicing veterinarians would agree that optimal outcome is best achieved with surgical intervention. A popular method of stabilization is an extra-articular suture stabilization. The objective of this manuscript is to describe suture placement in a more isometric position as compared to traditional suture placement. A second objective is to introduce the veterinary surgeon to novel anchor products used for stabilization.
authors: Department Small Animal Surgery, College Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77845, USA. dhulse@cvm.tamu.edu
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authors: D
authors: Hulse
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authors: Saunders
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authors: Beale
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authors: Kowaleski
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D013264:Stifle / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D053441:Suture Anchors / Q000662:veterinary*