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Interfragmentary compression in a feline sacroiliac luxation model: biomechanical comparison of cannulated compression headless screws and cortical screws applied in positional or lag fashion

Laura Wachsmuth, Josef Wieser, Christoph Thorwächter, Yury Zablotski, Nina Dorothee Lorenz, Susanne Lauer, Matthias Kornmayer

BMC Vet Res. 2026 Mar 10. doi: 10.1186/s12917-026-05388-w.

No statistically significant differences in interfragmentary compression were observed among the three screw types.

Small animal

Luxation/Subluxation

Arthroscopic intra-articular cranial cruciate ligament reconstruction with a synthetic implant yields satisfactory midterm outcome in 15 large-breed dogs

Sven Ödman, Antonin Martenne-Duplan, Marlène Finck, Philippe Buttin, Eric Viguier, Thibaut Cachon, Krister Julinder

Am J Vet Res. 2025 Dec 17;87(3):ajvr.25.07.0259. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.25.07.0259.

This IA UHMWPE reconstruction may be a viable alternative for CrCL rupture in large dogs.

Small animal

Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Comparison of Four Sedation and Anaesthesia Protocols during Stress Radiography of the Coxofemoral Joint Using a Distension Device Modified for Force Measurements

Louis M J Vandekerckhove, Stijn Herregodts, Tim Bosmans, Katrien Vanderperren, Jimmy H Saunders, Bart J G Broeckx

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Mar 13. doi: 10.1055/a-2823-8773.

The sedation protocol dexmedetomidine, butorphanol and midazolam emerged as the most favourable.

Small animal

Anesthesia Imaging Hip

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Accuracy and safety of stifle arthrocentesis and injection based on two established and two new landmarks: Ex vivo study in dogs

Objective

To determine the accuracy and safety of two established landmark-based techniques and two novel techniques for stifle arthrocentesis in dogs.

Systematic review of surgical treatment for severe elbowosteoarthritis in dogs

Objective

To determine the evidence for the most effective surgical treatmentfor elbow osteoarthritis with the least harm in dogs.

Alexandria J. Yu BS | André J. Nault BSc, MLS |Wanda J. Gordon-Evans DVM, PhD, DACVS (Small Animal), DACVSMR

Comparison of tibial alignment following bent or straight interlocking nail fixation for dogs with diaphyseal tibial fractures

Objective

To describe the change in tibial alignment parameters and complications between bent and straight interlocking nail (ILN) fixation of diaphyseal tibial fractures in dogs.

Harrison D. Ramsey DVM, John Hanlon DVM, Nina R. Kieves DVM, DACVS (Small Animal), DACVSMR, CCRT, Stanley E. Kim BVSc, MS, DACVS (Small Animal)

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Implantation of a Canine Total Ankle Replacement Prosthesis Using a Lateral Surgical Approach is Accurate and Leads to a Stable Joint

Objective This study aimed to determine if canine total ankle replacement (cTAR) can be performed using a lateral surgical approach by comparing implant orientation, limb orientation and tarsocrural stability after implantation using a lateral or medial approach.

Medial Meniscal Tears Increase Risk of Moderate to Severe Cartilage Damage to the Medial Femoral Condyle

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between displaceable meniscal tears of the medial meniscus, such as bucket handle tears and flap tears, and articular cartilage wear of the medial femoral condyle.

Incidence of Medial Meniscus Injury Detected by Arthroscopy in Toy Breed Dogs (≤5 kg) with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Objective To investigate the frequency and factors of medial meniscal injury (MMI) associated with cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CrCLR) in toy breed dogs by arthroscopic evaluation.