May 2023

Triceps tendon avulsion in a cat

The joint was immobilised with a trans-articular external skeletal fixator.

Prospective, randomized, double blind comparison of suture materials with and without triclosan in dogs undergoing TPLO

Triclosan-impregnated suture decreased SSI when used for closure in dogs undergoing TPLO.

Common Orthopedic Traits and Screening for Breeding Programs

Evaluation of orthopedic diseases in pedigrees by eye is an inexact science.

Biomechanical evaluation of three fixation methods in a feline transverse patella fracture model

The combination of circumferential and figure-of-eight techniques with FiberWire is more resistant to displacement.

Meniscal Load and Load Distribution in the Canine Stifle after Modified Tibial Tuberosity Advancement with 9 mm and 12 mm Cranialization of the Tibial Tuberosity in Different Standing Angles

Increased stifle extension (145 degrees) might lead to more stability.

Correlation between the Insertion Side of a Transcondylar Screw for the Surgical Management of Humeral Intracondylar Fissures in Dogs and the Incidence of Postoperative Surgical Site Infection

No significant difference was shown in short-term SSI occurrence.

Evaluation of the accuracy and intra- and interobserver reliability of three manual laxity tests for canine cranial cruciate ligament rupture—An ex vivo kinetic and kinematic study

Veterinary manual laxity tests are accurate and reliable in acute CCLR.

Risk Factors Associated with Plantar Necrosis following Tarsal Arthrodesis in Dogs

Violation of the intermetatarsal channel is possible during metatarsal screw placement.

Effect of Plate Type on Tibial Plateau Levelling and Medialization Osteotomy for Treatment of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Concomitant Medial Patellar Luxation in Small Breed Dogs: An In Vitro Study

The +6mm offset plate should be used cautiously in dogs weighing less than 10 kg.

Outcomes and complications of a modified tibial tuberosity transposition technique in the treatment of medial patellar luxation in dogs

The m-TTT technique yielded acceptable complication rates, with high owner satisfaction.