Hip

Persistent enlargement of the lumbosacral lateral intervertebral neurovascular foramen in the medium term
The Vezzoni modified Badertscher distension device technique allows for a reliable in-house evaluation of canine hip joint laxity
The SILIS instrument addresses limitations associated with MIO, including maintenance of reduction throughout surgery along with reliable and accurate sacral screw placement
Locking T-plates may prevent complications reported following the use of conventional implant systems
Optimum craniocaudal angle of 101° recommended in the feline sacral body. Preoperative CT measuring recommended for ideal individual angle in the transverse plane.
Canal fill is a poor indicator of optimal stem size and the current recommendation of >85% is unnecessarily high
Structural models allow for foreseeing geometrical and structural outcomes of surgical choices