The advantages of the tightrope repair technique.
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“The theorized advantages of the tightrope cranial cruciate ligament technique over the lateral retinacular imbrication suture technique include bone fixation at both tibial and femoral attachments, more accurate isometric placement, minimally invasive capabilities and the strength, stiffness and creep characteristics of the implant.”
-James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, DACVS
From Tightrope CCL for treating canine cranial cruciate deficiency