curved graft passers

The repair of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) by the ‘Over the Top’ technique requires a curved graft passer to pull the graft through the stifle joint. This design of graft passer has been developed over many years to: 1. minimise damage to intra - articular structures. 2. feel right in use. The handle is comfortable. 3. for graft insertion anterior to posterior or vice versa. This design is usually used by those still using this technique. Please see our free DVD ‘Surgical Management of Canine Cranial Cruciate Disease’ (Code: DVDALL) for details and video of the technique. The small eyed graft passers are appropriate for placement of lateral suture wire or monofilament nylon as described by M. L. Olmstead.