A NEW IMBRICATION TECHNIQUE FOR TREATMENT OF CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT DISEASE IN 32 DOGS

摘要

Cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs is one of the most common orthopaedics issues in veterinary practice.Different surgical techniques are described over the years to solve this pathology. The aim of this study is to describe anew extra-articular surgical technique using a modified lateral retinacular imbrication in 34 stifles over a period of 13years (2005-2018). Seventeen dogs were evaluated from 1 to 4 months postoperatively and three dogs with a phoneinterview of the owner from 6 up to 12 months after surgery. The employment of this lateral retinacular imbrication ofthe stifle joint in association with Lembert suture pattern had shown no evidence of intraoperative or postoperativecomplications. Clinical postoperative findings were satisfactory: three-four months after surgery no lameness wasevident, stifle preserved an adequate stability even if cranial tibial thrust and drawer sign were slightly positive. Thelateral retinacular imbrication in association with a Lembert-like suture pattern represents a viable alternative totraditional extra-articular techniques performed during cranial cruciate ligament disease.