January 2021

Progressive Loss of Implant Fixation in a Preclinical Rat Model of Cemented Knee Arthroplasty
This preclinical model could be used to study early biological response to cemented fixation.
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Dorsal Atlantoaxial Ligament Hypertrophy as a Cause for Clinical Signs in Dogs with Dens Abnormalities
Soft tissue changes (specifically dorsal AA ligament hypertrophy) points out this instability.
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Radiographically confirmed outcomes after fracture repair with a PLS polyaxial locking system in 40 dogs and cats
Ancillary fixation should be strongly considered.
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Canine models of spine disorders
Best current evidence suggests that dogs share important anatomical, physiological, histological, and molecular components of spinal disorders in humans.
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Distinct vasculotropic versus osteotropic features of S. agalactiae versus S. aureus implant‐associated bone infection in mice
This study establishes the first quantitative animal model of S. agalactiae osteomyelitis.
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Stiffness of a type II external skeletal fixator and locking compression plate in a fracture gap model
Type II ESF generated stiffer constructs compared with LCP.
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Traumatic joint luxations in cats: Reduce, repair, replace, remove
The authors also offer practical guidance based on their own clinical experience.
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Surgical repair for luxation of the superficial digital flexor tendon using a temporary restraining pin
All cases were successfully treated without using post-operative immobilisation.
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Effects of shoulder distraction on canine shoulder arthroscopy
The use of a shoulder distraction device might improve the outcomes of shoulder arthroscopy.
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Accuracy of three-dimensionally printed animal-specific drill guides for implant placement in canine thoracic vertebrae: A cadaveric study
This technique might be immediately applicable to clinical cases requiring thoracic vertebral stabilization.
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