Ultrasonographic examination of the patellar ligament after capsular and fascial imbrication for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is the most common orthopedic condition in dogs, with many surgical options available for its treatment. Thickening of the patellar ligament after capsular and fascial imbrication (CFI) is a frequently reported complication, but its clinical significance remains unclear.

Method

This prospective study evaluated patellar ligament structural and thickness changes after CCL repair using CFI. Forty-six dogs with CCL ruptures treated at the Small Animal Clinic of Freie Universität Berlin between July 2013 and April 2015 were included. Clinical, radiographic, and sonographic assessments were performed pre-surgery and at 2-3 months and 8-10 months post-surgery. Parameters assessed included lameness scores, joint effusion, stabilit

SUBMITTER: Candela Andrade M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977418 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature