Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Jaccoud’s arthropathy in humans with systemic lupus erythematosus may represent a homologous presentation.

The addition of an ES seems more relevant than the specific type of pattern to improve the biomechanical properties of flexor tendon repairs.

This method can be used to detect injury such as partial ligament tears, and to visualize maturity-related changes in the collagen structure of tendons.

Results indicated that all 4 constructs effectively stabilized MCL-deficient tarsal joints.

Vector magnitude at PVF might be effectively evaluated by combining vertical force and craniocaudal force.

The 3LSLS technique with size-2 ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene suture was as effective at resistance to 1 - and 3-mm gap formation as the M3LP with size-0 monofilament polypropylene suture.

Artificial ligament fixation with 5.0-mm IS in femurs had the mechanical characteristics that most closely matched those reported in normal canine cranial cruciate ligaments.

3 Tesla MRA and MRI allow excellent visualization of the ligamentous morphology and may be helpful in the diagnostic process of carpal sprains in dogs.

TPLO seems more effective than TTA at restoring craniocaudal stability of the stifle.

The qualitative analysis of trial-averaged EMG data in this small population supports a relationship between neuromuscular function and induced CCL injury leading to rupture.