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This case report presents a 10-year-old, 2.0 kg Maltese with CrCL rupture and underlying cardiac disease, for whom osteotomy was contraindicated. A hybrid stabilization technique was performed, combining intra-articular suture placement with extracapsular anchoring via bone tunnels, intentionally avoiding use of the lateral fabella. The procedure resulted in rapid postoperative limb function recovery and no observed complications. This outcome highlights the potential clinical value of non-osteotomy-based stabilization in ultra-small dogs, particularly in cases where traditional methods pose excessive risk. 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