Lateral Capsular Fascial Imbrication of the Stifle Joint Together with Total Medial Meniscectomy in Dogs with Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Lateral capsular fascial imbrication of the stifle joint together with total medial meniscectomy in dogs with ruptured cranial cruciate ligament

Cranial cruciate ligament injury is the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. Surgical treatment options can be divided in intra- and extracapsular, and capsular stabilizations and corrective osteotomies. The aim of this study is to find variables (age, breed, sex) which influence the clinical outcome of a capsular stabilization technique called the “lateral capsular fascial imbrication”. In this study the imbrication is always performed together with a total medial meniscectomy. Clinical outcome is evaluated with an owner assessed questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of the internationally accepted Helsinki chronic pain index (HCPI) survey completed with questions about the dog’s physical abilities before and after surgery and complications. […]