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