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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Extra-Articular Stabilization of the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury Using Arthrex Corkscrew and FASTak Anchors

  AUTHORS: Erin N. Kishi, Don Hulse, Matthew Raske, W. Brian Saunders, Brian S. Beale

  KEYWORDS: Corkscrew; FASTak; Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture; Extracapsular Repair; Questionnaire

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Vol.3 No.2, June 6, 2013

  ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injury that were repaired with an Arthrex Corkscrew or FASTak bone anchor and Fiberwire placed at near isometric points of the stifle. A retrospective study (2006-2010) was conducted by reviewing clinical records of dogs treated for cranial cruciate ligament injury with an extra-articular repair method using anchors preloaded with Fiberwire. A questionnaire was given to owners for evaluation of their dog’s performance prior to surgery and at time of follow-up with a minimum of 12 months post-operative. Owner assessment was rated using a visual analogue scale. Completed questionnaires from 34 owners were received. The mean time to follow up was 27.5 months. Owner assessment of their dog prior to surgery versus at the time of follow up were considered significant (P