Abstract
ABSTRACTMultifilament polyester was used as a prosthesis for the ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments in 66 dogs and two cats (75 stifles). Three different surgical techniques were used. The polyester was anchored distally through a hole in the tibial tuberosity and either passed ‘over the top’ of the lateral femoral condyle, or through combined femoral and tibial tunnels, or through a single tibial tunnel and over the top of the lateral femoral condyle. The clinical results from the two ‘over the top’ methods were superior. Follow‐up radiographs showed widening of anchor holes and bone tunnels and marginal osteophytes were present in all but one case.
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