The goal of the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) insufficiency is to provide good quality of life to the patient, while improving limb function. Several surgical techniques have been described including intra-articular stabilization, extra-articular stabilization, and tibial osteotomy techniques. Extra-articular stabilization techniques are predicated on transiently restraining abnormal stifle motion until sufficient joint adaptation provides dynamic joint stability. Postoperative complications after CCL repair surgery have a negative impact on patient's quality of life and clients' satisfaction. This lecture will discuss how to prevent some complications associated with extracapsular techniques.
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