The use of carbon fibre to replace the torn cranial cruciate ligament in the dog--a clinical procedure.

Carbon fibre implants were used on 52 knees to repair the torn cranial cruciate ligament. A surgical technique similar to the "over-the-top" method utilizing carbon fibre instead of fascia lata was used. The advantages and disadvantages of this technique are discussed. It is, however, necessary to do long term assessment of the results.