lateral suture

Brief overview: The lateral fabellotibial suture (also known as "lateral fabellotibial suture," "lateral suture," "ELSS," "Ex-Cap," or "Fishing-Line Technique") is an extracapsular surgical procedure used to stabilize the knee joint after a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (CrCL/CCL) in dogs. The goal is to ensure the stability of the joint mechanics, alleviate pain, and restore weight-bearing function of the hind limb. The following provides a comprehensive, understandable, and technically sound overview from a veterinary perspective.