TITLE:
Extra-Articular Stabilization of the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury Using Arthrex Corkscrew and FASTak Anchors
AUTHORS:
Erin N. Kishi, Don Hulse, Matthew Raske, W. Brian Saunders, Brian S. Beale
KEYWORDS:
Corkscrew; FASTak; Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture; Extracapsular Repair; Questionnaire
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine,
Vol.3 No.2,
June
6,
2013
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate
the long-term outcome in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injury that were
repaired with an Arthrex Corkscrew or FASTak bone anchor and Fiberwire placed
at near isometric points of the stifle. A retrospective study (2006-2010) was
conducted by reviewing clinical records of dogs treated for cranial cruciate
ligament injury with an extra-articular repair method using anchors preloaded
with Fiberwire. A questionnaire was given to owners for evaluation of their
dog’s performance prior to surgery and at time of follow-up with a minimum of
12 months post-operative. Owner assessment was rated using a visual analogue
scale. Completed questionnaires from 34 owners were received. The mean time to
follow up was 27.5 months. Owner assessment of their dog prior to surgery
versus at the time of follow up were considered significant (P