Fracture Fixation and Implants

3D-printed, bioactive ceramic scaffold with rhBMP-2 in treating critical femoral bone defects in rabbits using the induced membrane technique

This grafting material demonstrated potential as an alternative graft material.

Preventing Staphylococcus aureus stainless steel-associated infections in orthopaedics. A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal literature

A bioresorbable polymer yielded improved infection-related outcomes against MSSA and MRSA stainless steel infections.

Clinical application of the small I-Loc interlocking nail in 30 feline fractures: A prospective study

The I-Loc may be advantageous for fixation of epimetaphyseal fractures.

Bone and Cartilage Interfaces With Orthopedic Implants: A Literature Review

Current knowledge reveals that the design of the implants closely mimicking the native structure is more likely to become well integrated.

Staphylococcal infection prevention using antibiotic-loaded mannitol-chitosan paste in a rabbit model of implant-associated osteomyelitis

This biomaterial may be useful in prevention and treatment of osteomyelitis and implant-associated infections.

Calcium sulfate antibiotic-impregnated bead implantation for deep surgical site infection associated with orthopedic surgery in small animals

Resolution of SSI was inconsistent.

Progressive Loss of Implant Fixation in a Preclinical Rat Model of Cemented Knee Arthroplasty

This preclinical model could be used to study early biological response to cemented fixation.

Radiographically confirmed outcomes after fracture repair with a PLS polyaxial locking system in 40 dogs and cats

Ancillary fixation should be strongly considered.

Distinct vasculotropic versus osteotropic features of S. agalactiae versus S. aureus implant‐associated bone infection in mice

This study establishes the first quantitative animal model of S. agalactiae osteomyelitis.

Stiffness of a type II external skeletal fixator and locking compression plate in a fracture gap model

Type II ESF generated stiffer constructs compared with LCP.

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