STABILIZATION OF THE FEMOROTIBIOPATELAR JOINT WITH DOUBLE FIXATION OF THE FASCIA LATA AFTER EXPERIMENTAL RUPTURE OF THE CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT IN DOGS/Estabilização da articulação femorotibiopatelar com a fixação dupla da fáscia lata após ruptura ...
Abstract:SUMMARYThis study assessed the efficiency of a surgical technique with intra and extracapsular components using autogenous fascia lata graft, fixed at two points, as a technique capable of restoring function of the cranial cruciate ligament and a physiotherapy protocol to assist in post-surgical recovery. Ten healthy dogs weighing between 15 and 22 kg were used. After experimental rupture of cranial cruciate ligament, fascia lata graft was fixed on the lateral femoral condyle using a cancellous screw and washe… Show more
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