ESVOT Congress – Results of 107 CCL reconstructions with postoperative follow-up available between 1 and 7 years – October 2023
CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES IN DOGS AND CATS – INTRA ARTICULAR RECONSTRUCTION WITH UHMWPE MEDICAL GRADE FREE FIBERS SYNTHETIC IMPLANT – RESULTS
The CrCL intra artiular reconstruction with the Z-lig implant gave good to excellent results in 97% of cases.
The method restores stability of the stifle and does not create any irreversible situation in case of complication. Only bony tunnels are drilled. The fast recovery and the easy post-operative period are the two major advantages for the owners.
Histological characteristics and ultrastructure of polyethylene terephthalate LARS ligament following the reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in rabbits (Yushaibin – 2008)
Objective : To study the histological characteristics and ultrastructure of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) LARS artificial ligament after the reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament in rabbits.
Mechanical evaluation of a ligament fixation system for ACL reconstruction at the tibia in a canine cadaveric model (Anales de chirurgie – 1999)
Summary: The quality of fixation of the artificial ligament to the bone is the main determinant of the initial mechanical stability of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.