Open-access Study of the extra articulate syndesmoplasty technique with autogenous fascia lata: a model in dogs

OBJETIVE: 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. CONCLUSION: 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.

Models, Animal; Anterior cruciate ligament; Knee injuries; Fascia lata


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