OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effects of antebrachial rotation at 3 elbow flexion angles on contact mechanics and 3-dimensional (3D) alignment of normal dog elbows.
STUDY DESIGN:
Ex vivo biomechanical study.
ANIMALS:
Unpaired thoracic limbs from 18 dogs (mean ± SD weight, 27 ± 4 kg).
METHODS:
Elbow
Journal: Vet Surg
Category: Elbow - Rehabilitation - Sport Medicine
Journal: Vet Surg
OBJECTIVE:
To describe medial humeral epicondylitis in cats based on radiographic, anatomic, and histologic observations.
STUDY DESIGN:
Prospective cohort study.
ANIMALS:
Feline cadavers (n = 60).
METHODS:
Category: Elbow - Pain Management - Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Journal: VCOT
Objectives: To determine the frequency and radiographic aspect of medial humeral epicondylar lesions as a primary or concomitant finding and to evaluate the association with osteoarthritis. Methods: Medical records of dogs diagnosed with elbow lameness were reviewed. Inclusion criteria for this study were a complete clinical examination, a complete set of digital radiographs and a final diagnosis made by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopy.
Category: Arthritis - Elbow - Imaging - Osteoarthritis - Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Journal: JSAP
Total joint replacement is now considered a routine surgical option for small animals with advanced joint disease. This review highlights the current state of the art in total hip, elbow and knee replacement in small animals, as well as the potential for application to other joints such as the intervertebral discs, hock and shoulder. Advances in cementless fixation, the use of less-invasive, bone-sparing procedures, and the development of custom implant options for revision surgery and oncologic reconstruction will be discussed.
Category: Arthritis - Elbow - Fracture Fixation and Implants - Hip - Knee - Osteoarthritis - Pain Management - Rehabilitation
Journal: Vet Surg
OBJECTIVE:
To determine if normograde and retrograde pinning of the distal humeral fragment, to maximize pin purchase in this fragment, would damage vital structures in and around the elbow and shoulder joints in dogs.
STUDY DESIGN:
Anatomic study.
SAMPLE POPULATION:
Cadaveric dogs (n = 12; 12 thoracic limb pairs).
METHODS:
Category: Elbow - Fracture Fixation and Implants - Shoulder - Trauma
Journal: Vet Surg
OBJECTIVE:
To compare biomechanical properties of a humeral condylar fracture model stabilized either with a 4.0-mm short-threaded cancellous screw (CCS) or with a 4.0-mm short-threaded cannulated screw (CNS).
STUDY DESIGN:
In vitro biomechanical study.
SAMPLE POPULATION:
Bilateral cadaveric canine humeri (n = 20).
METHODS:
Category: Elbow - Fracture Fixation and Implants - Trauma
Journal: Vet Surg
OBJECTIVE:
To determine if normograde and retrograde pinning of the distal humeral fragment, performed to maximize pin purchase in this fragment, would damage vital structures in and around the elbow and shoulder joints in cats.
STUDY DESIGN:
Anatomic study.
SAMPLE POPULATION:
Cadaveric cats (n = 12; 24 thoracic limbs).
METHODS:
Category: Elbow - Fracture Fixation and Implants - Trauma
Journal: VCOT
Objective: Assessment of the effect of intra-articular anaesthesia on lameness caused by medial coronoid disease. Methods: This study included 90 dogs that were evaluated for the complaint of unilateral forelimb lameness. All dogs were suspected of having an elbow problem for which orthopaedic examination and radiographs showed inconclusive findings. Following a short sedation, mepivacaine was injected intra-articularly to determine whether lameness was caused by a suspected elbow problem. This effect was compared with the final diagnosis based on computed tomography and arthroscopy.
Category: Arthroscopy - Elbow - Pain Management
Journal: JSAP
OBJECTIVES:
To compare intra-articular morphine or bupivacaine against no treatment following unilateral elbow joint arthroscopy using force plate analysis and pain scoring.
METHODS:
Category: Arthroscopy - Elbow - Pain Management
Journal: JSAP
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