February 2025

Short-term complications of internal versus external fixation of closed diaphyseal tibial fractures in 95 skeletally immature dogs

Surgeons should consider the use of IF over ESF for skeletally immature dogs to reduce the risk of major complications.

Arthroscopic synovitis severity scoring in canine stifles with cranial cruciate ligament disease

Earlier intervention in dogs with CCL disease may be warranted to decrease synovitis and progression of osteoarthritis.

Computed Tomographic Characteristics of Greyhound Central Tarsal Bone Fractures

CT reveals a substantially higher number of highly comminuted fractures.

Influence of tibial plateau angle in cranial cruciate ligament–deficient stifle on patellar ligament strain: an ex vivo study

A TPA post-TPLO > 5° and < 15° is less likely to cause an increase in patellar ligament strain.

Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates

Either PDS or Monocryl may be used for skin closure following a clean orthopedic procedure.

Feline Shoulder Arthrodesis Using 3D-printed Patient-specific Guides

This technique could contribute to improved surgical outcomes.

Biomechanical comparison of four isometric prosthetic ligament repair techniques for tarsal medial collateral ligament injury

The constructs did not provide sufficient resistance to physiologic valgus stress.

A humeral intracondylar fissure elevates maximum principal bone strain in the humeral condyle and lateral epicondylar crest in French Bulldogs

The presence of a HIF in French Bulldogs elevates maximum principal bone strain.

Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of 1.5-mm Locking Plate Fixation for 30 Radial and Ulnar Fractures in Dogs

1.5-mm locking plates provided effective fixation for radial and ulnar fractures.

Assessment of 3 detorsional planning techniques for distal femoral osteotomy to the distal femoral metaphysis in 3 dog breeds

The tested techniques were not reliable in chondrodystrophic dogs.