Trauma

Fracture of the distal femoral physis was the most common physeal fracture seen.

Dogs with concomitant tarsal fractures are predisposed to major complications.

At 1 and 2 years post-treatment, function in SCP knees was better than in Control knees with range of motion being significantly (p < 0.05) better for SCP.

When determining candidacy for a limb amputation, disease of the contralateral forelimb should be thoroughly evaluated

Hydrocolloid dressings accelerate granulation tissue formation and could be suggested for second intention wound healing in cats

This report documents successful surgical treatment of traumatic lateral patellar luxation in a large heifer but additional case evaluation is required to provide an accurate prognosis for this condition and treatment in large cattle

A penetrating injury, more than three radiographic lesions, or both together seemed to be indicative of the need for a thoracotomy

Orthopedic injuries, specifically of the shoulder and carpus, are common in marathon sled dogs and the risk may be speed-related and decreases with increasing age

The sternum was reduced and stabilised with a contoured 12-hole 3,5-mm dynamic compression plate applied to the ventral surface of the sternum.

The feline calcaneus is susceptible to stress fracture, and cats presenting with calcaneal fractures without evidence of trauma should be evaluated for concurrent skeletal pathology