Technique and Indications of a Prosthetic Capsule for Repair of Recurrent and Chronic Coxofemoral Luxations

Summary

scribed for the treatment of recurrent coxofemoral luxations. It utilizes a large suture material which is woven between the femur and acetabulum and acts as a “prosthetic capsule”. This technique has been used in 22 cases of coxofemoral luxations at Michigan State University Veterinary Clinical Centre with a 66.6% success rate.

Key words

Coxofemoral luxations - Prosthetic capsule - Capsulorrhaphy

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