June 2021

Accuracy of medial-to-lateral transcondylar screw placement using an aiming device and preoperative computer tomography planning for the treatment of humeral intracondylar fissure

Use of CT planning and an aiming device allows accurate placement of transcondylar screws.

Proximodistal and caudocranial position of the insertion of the patellar ligament on the tibial tuberosity and patellar ligament length of normal stifles and stifles with grade II medial patellar luxation in small-breed dogs

The more proximal position of the patellar ligament insertion will also affect the risk of recurrence of MPL.

Use of a Transarticular Calcaneo-Tibial Locking Plate for Temporary Immobilization of the Tarsocrural Joint following Surgical Repair of Common Calcaneal Tendon Rupture in Eight Dogs

This tecnique appears to be an effective with comparable results to other reported techniques.

Calcaneotibial screws for immobilisation of the tarsocrural joint of dogs in extension: effect of the angle of screw placement on the force to failure in a canine cadaveric model

Extrapolation of these results into a clinical setting requires caution.

Biomechanical evaluation of a novel barbed suture pattern with epitendinous suture augmentation in a canine flexor tendon model

The NBSP repair tested here may be advantageous over monofilament suture repair.

Management and Long-Term Outcome of Acetabular Fractures in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 49 Dogs

Acetabular fractures predominate in the mid and caudal acetabulum.

Effect of irrigation technique on the vertebral canal temperature during thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy in dogs: An ex vivo study

Both intermittent bolus and continuous irrigation are suitable.

Influence of interlocking thread screws to repair simulated adult canine humeral condylar fractures

Biomechanical performance of constructs was improved with ITS rather than BTS fixation.

Complications with the Zurich Canine Total Hip Replacement System in an Initial Series of Cases Performed by a Single Surgeon

A high rate of successful outcomes with few major complications can be obtained.

Titanium mesh osteosynthesis for the treatment of severely comminuted maxillofacial fractures in four dogs

Titanium mesh osteosynthesis can achieve sufficient rigidity.