Extracapsular Fixation for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture | Procedures

Procedure

Extracapsular Fixation for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Procedure Introduction

1. Follow the medial incision surgical approach of the stifle joint, exposing the cortical bone of the medial femoral condyle.

2. Perform a preoperative drawer test to observe the displacement caused by CrCL rupture.

3. Insert the Kirschner wire at a 45-60° angle upward from 2mm anterior to the posterior edge of the lateral condyle.

4. Use the appropriate hollow drill to create the femoral tunnel.

5. Insert the Kirschner wire at a 45-60° angle downward from the caudal ridge of the tibial extensor groove.

6. Use the appropriate hollow drill to create the tibial tunnel.

7. Pass the guidewire through the tibial tunnel from medial to lateral and through the femoral tunnel from lateral to medial.

8. Flip the small titanium plate on the femoral side, adjust the suture length, and tighten the large titanium plate.

9. Place two strands of the same color into the tensioner, adjust the tension to about 45N, and perform an ROM check.

10. With the stifle at a weight-bearing angle (approximately 140°), tie 4-5 knots outside the tensioner.

11. Leave a 6mm tail and cut off excess sutures.

12. Remove the tensioner, tie another 4-5 knots with the remaining sutures, leave a 6mm tail, and cut off excess sutures.

13. Perform a postoperative drawer test for comparison.

Video demonstration

CrCL Extracapsular Fixation

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Product suitable for this procedure

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Artificial Ligament

Intra-articular free fibers, exceptional biocompatibility.

RealLoc Knock-in PEEK Suture Anchor

Knock-in operation design provides faster implantation.

ETButton

Titanium plates with high-strength suture.

WilSuture Poly

Silicone-coated surface, ensuring a smoother suture sliding process.

Titanium Interference Screw

Deliver exceptional biocompatibility while exceeding stringent quality standards.

GripLoc Knotless PEEK Suture Anchor

Knotless technology – Simple and fast repair of soft tissue injury.

HealFix Separated Version

High-low threads provides reliable fixation.

WilSuture Ultra

UHMWPE material with high strength and dimensional stability.

ETButton without Suture

Titanium plates provide high fixation strength.

HealFix Titanium Suture Anchor

High-low threads provides reliable fixation.

WilSuture Tape

High tensile strength.

Artificial Ligament

Intra-articular free fibers, exceptional biocompatibility.

RealLoc Knock-in PEEK Suture Anchor

Knock-in operation design provides faster implantation.

ETButton

Titanium plates with high-strength suture.

WilSuture Poly

Silicone-coated surface, ensuring a smoother suture sliding process.

Titanium Interference Screw

Deliver exceptional biocompatibility while exceeding stringent quality standards.

GripLoc Knotless PEEK Suture Anchor

Knotless technology – Simple and fast repair of soft tissue injury.

HealFix Separated Version

High-low threads provides reliable fixation.

WilSuture Ultra

UHMWPE material with high strength and dimensional stability.

ETButton without Suture

Titanium plates provide high fixation strength.

HealFix Titanium Suture Anchor

High-low threads provides reliable fixation.

WilSuture Tape

High tensile strength.

Other surgical solutions
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Intracapsular Fixation for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Restore knee stability with Titanium Interference Screw.

TPLO Surgery

Alter the tibial angle to eliminate the need for a functional cranial cruciate ligament.

Intracapsular Fixation for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Restore knee stability with Titanium Interference Screw.

TPLO Surgery

Alter the tibial angle to eliminate the need for a functional cranial cruciate ligament.