Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Ex vivo biomechanical characteristics and effects on gap formation of using an internal fixation plate to augment primary three-loop pulley repair of canine gastrocnemius tendons

Tendon plate augmentation may be a viable surgical option.

Retrospective comparison of outcomes following TPLO and lateral fabello-tibial suture stabilisation of CCL disease in small dogs with high tibial plateau angles

The risk of complication increased with the weight of the dog at surgery.

Risk factors for cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs participating in canine agility [OPEN SOURCE]

Body weight and spay/neuter status are risk factors for CCLR in dogs.

Systematic review of postoperative rehabilitation interventions after cranial cruciate ligament surgery in dogs

There is a lack of class I level evidence in veterinary rehabilitation.

Surgical management of superficial digital flexor tendon luxation in dogs: 48 cases (2005-2020)

A good outcome can be expected following surgical stabilisation of SDFT luxation.

Effect of knot location on the biomechanical strength and gapping characteristics of ex vivo canine gastrocnemius tenorrhaphy constructs

All 3 evaluated knot locations may be acceptable for tendon repair in dogs.

Prophylactic Efficacy of Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy for a Canine Model with Experimentally Induced Degeneration of the Cranial Cruciate Ligament

Excessive tibial plateau angle-induced cranial cruciate ligament degeneration can be suppressed.

Ex vivo evaluation of novel core tenorrhaphy patterns in dogs

Use of novel patterns ExDCrL, EmDCrL, and MTang improved resistance to loads and gap formation.

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.

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.

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