Cranial cruciate ligament lateral suture system. Treatment of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture by placement of a lateral
nylon suture has gained popularity among veterinary surgeons. The relatively quick procedure results are comparable to other
techniques. Post operative strength of the repair is immediately good. Risks to intra-articular structures are minimal. Heavy
monofilament nylon is first placed on the lateral side of the stifle. A metal crimp tube replaces the large knot normally required,
appropriate tension is placed on the suture then a crimp tube applied over the suture ends is held in place by the crimping
forceps. The lateral nylon is placed behind the lateral fabella bone and then through the tibial. Designed for use with heavy nylon
in the lateral suture repair method for cranial cruciate ruptures, needles are specially curved along with a heavier body, making
passage around the femur/fabella area much easier, stainless steel. For orthopedic CCL repair.