Extracapsular (Lateral Suture) Repair. Used for: Torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). Also called lateral suture, lateral fabellar suture, extracapsular repair.
What it is
A CCL repair that places a strong suture outside the joint to act as the ligament while scar tissue forms. No bone cuts, so it is often used for smaller dogs.
Your vet is the right person to say whether Lateral suture suits your dog. This page helps you find who offers it nearby.
Questions to ask a surgeon
1.Is the surgeon board-certified (ACVS), and will they do the surgery themselves?
2.Will the surgery happen at this clinic, or at your regular vet's with a visiting surgeon?
3.What does the estimate include: exam, X-rays, anesthesia, implants, medications and rechecks?
4.What will recovery at home look like, and do they offer rehab?