"Extracapsular repair" is a medical term that refers to a type of surgical procedure used to fix a damaged ligament or tendon located outside of a joint capsule. Full definition
Tightrope — This variation of extracapsular repair uses a specifically developed suture and implant combination for more accurate placement of the implant and better suture strength. (petsinthecitymagazine.com)
My stout - legged Cocker Spaniel seems to be more of a candidate for extracapsular repair with the fishing line. (fidoseofreality.com)
This knee repair technique is also sometimes called the tightrope or extracapsular repair. (helpinghandsvetva.com)