Fracture Fixation and Implants

Short-term outcomes of 59 dogs treated for ilial body fractures with locking or non-locking plates

Fractures repaired with NLS were nearly 20 times more likely to fail than those repaired with LPS.

Biomechanical Comparison of Three Stabilization Methods for Tibial Tuberosity Fractures in Dogs: A Cadaveric Study

The HESF may provide a favourable alternative to PTBW fixation.

Outcomes, complications and risk factors following fluoroscopically guided transcondylar screw placement for humeral intracondylar fissure

Fluoroscopically guided transcondylar screw placement is associated with a high postoperative complication rate.

The combined effects of dynamization time and degree on bone healing

Dynamization degree and timing interactively affect the healing process.

Use of a hybrid external skeletal fixator construct for managing tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in three dogs

The described hybrid external skeletal fixator construct may be advantageous in very young medium- to large-breed dogs.

The occurrence of osteosarcoma after tibial fracture repair in a dog

Veterinary surgeons should be aware of implant-associated OSA.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses on Animal Models Used in Bone Adhesive Research

This systematic review highlights the relevant parameters for design of experimental bone adhesive studies.

Defining a safe corridor for trans-iliac pin placement in cats

A theoretical defined safe corridor is available for trans-iliac pin placement in cats.

Zürich cementless total hip arthroplasty as a treatment option for capital physeal fractures in dogs: Outcome in 53 cases

Zürich cementless total hip arthroplasty is viable for surgical management of CPF.

An experimental study on stress-shielding effects of locked compression plates in fixing intact dog femur

Stress-shielding effects of LCP are significantly weaker than that of LC-DCP.

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