Elbow

The high complication rate after placement of lateromedial TCS provides evidence to justify the development of alternative strategies to manage HIF.

Greater component-bone interface gaps and poorer post fit may affect component osseointegration and lead to aseptic implant loosening.

Despite the complications, overall return to subjective normal or acceptable function, as assessed by the owners, was achieved in the majority of cases.

Plate osteosynthesis should be performed for olecranon fracture repair if technically feasible

The pin and Nitinol bone staple construct provides a biomechanically superior alternative, warranting further clinical investigation

Results support the use of curvature radii as measures of humeroulnar congruity in mediolateral flexed elbow radiograph

Eighteen percent of cases progressed to fracture and 24% in total required surgery

A role for mineral imbalance including copper, sulphur and zinc in the aetiopathogenesis of canine MCPD is suggested.

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and elbow dysplasia (ED) impact the health and welfare of all dogs. The first formally organized assessment scheme to improve canine health centered on reducing the prevalence of these orthopedic disorders.

Although easily performed and well-tolerated, there were no statistically significant benefits of dextrose prolotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritis of the elbow and stifle