Extracapsular Repair for Torn Cranial Cruciate Ligament in Dogs: What Do You Need to Know?

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The extracapsular repair method of stabilizing a dog’s torn ACL is most commonly performed by general practitioners because of its simplicity and cost. Sometimes, the extracapsular technique is referred to as the “fishing line technique.” Extracapsular repair techniques have been available for over 50 years and have proven the test of time as a very […]