Fracture Fixation and Implants

Minimally invasive osteosynthesis can be a valid alternative to open reduction and internal fixation

Early postoperative and long-term results seem to be favourable using a mini circular transarticular external fixation system

A useful option particularly for peri- and juxta-articular fractures

It should be considered a clinical disease distinct from dysplasia-related fragmentation

If using supplemental half-pins as fixation elements, insertion of 2 or 3 pins is preferred over a single pin

The single locking plate combined with an alveolar miniplate construct was mechanically stronger than the single locking plate construct but may not be clinically justifiable

The LC-DCP-R showed higher stiffness and resistance to failure, lower interfragmentary motion, and lower plate strain and stress compared to LCP

Dual bone fixation significantly increased construct stiffness and strength

Pin-PMMA constructs had greater lumbar vertebral stiffness and reduced ROM than LCP constructs

Fracture of the central tarsal bone is an uncommon injury in dogs and seems not to have been described previously in cats.