Effects of attachment sites and joint angle at the time of lateral suture fixation on tension in the suture for stabilization of the cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifle in dogs.

Objective: To investigate the influence of different sites of lateral suture fixation for stabilization of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) deficient stifle and different joint angles at time of tightening on suture tension.

Study Design: Controlled laboratory study.

Sample Population: Stifle joints (n=9) of dogs >or=20 kg.