Fig. 2

Image showing the meniscal suture procedure while distracting the stifle joint. Note that the scope (s) was in the cranio-medial portal, the efflux cannula (e) was in the proximo-medial area and the 22-G spinal needle (n) was retrieved in the caudo-medial area of the stifle joint through a stab wound and with minimal soft tissue dissection. The polypropylene suture extremities (a) were retrieved through the needle in order to perform the meniscal suture. The distraction stirrups (b) did not interfere with the procedure