Breakdown of cruciate extra-cap repair

[Guest guest]

I've recently been referred a post-cruciate dog for rehab in uwtm.

Extra-capsular surgery was done in late Nov 2011 but dog did not do well

post-surgery due to an infection and now the suture repair breaking down - but

she has started to weight bear (has been for uwtm four times and is doing well

in the treadmill). It is intended that the suture material is removed - anyone

willing to offer a comment on whether or not this should be done sooner or

later? I was asked but honestly do not know with my thought being that if the

dog was not progressing then sooner would be the answer but if the dog is then

is later an option?

Many thanks

Vicki

CCRP-student