Fracture Fixation and Implants

EXPRESS: Minimally invasive application of a precontoured angle-stable interlocking nail in cats

Minimally invasive nail osteosynthesis of a precontoured angle-stable interlocking is feasible in cats.

Evaluation for radiographic changes in the coxofemoral joint and proximal femur following intramedullary stabilisation of diaphyseal femoral fractures using angle-stable interlocking nails in skeletally immature patients

Use of an angle-stable interlocking nail can be performed without significant risk of developing proximal femoral malformation.

A Krackow-based suture technique as a novel alternative for feline patellar fracture repair: a biomechanical comparison

The combination of circumferential and Krackow suture technique provides greater resistance to fragment displacement.

Biomechanical evaluation of two plating systems for fixation of mandibular condylar process fractures in dogs demonstrates sustainability under bite forces

Both condylar lambda plates and trapezoid plates sustain expected physiologic bite forces.

Bilateral surgery of humeral intracondylar fissures and humeral condylar fractures is associated with increased complication rates

Single-stage bilateral surgery is associated with markedly increased complication rates.

Comparative analysis of accuracy and safety in guided versus freehand lateral-to-medial humeral transcondylar drilling

When performed by experienced surgeons, FHD is accurate and safe.

Surgical management of a traumatic calcaneal fracture in a kitten using three-dimensional CT imaging

Calcaneal fractures in cats are rare and surgically challenging, particularly in skeletally immature animals.

Biomechanical comparison of three locking plate constructs for stabilization of a femoral segmental defect model in cats

Locking plate-rod configuration exhibited greater deformation.

Effects of proximal femoral fixation method and joint angulation on simulated muscle forces in a canine limb press model

Rigid femoral fixation remains a valid approach for canine limb press models.

Treatment of bilateral medial antebrachiocarpal instability using temporary transarticular immobilisation with a locking plate

Temporary transarticular stabilisation with a locking plate provided adequate temporary immobilisation of the joint.

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