Knee

Shock wave therapy applied immediately and two weeks postoperatively led to more advanced bone healing at the eight week time point in this study population

Current planning techniques for the modified Maquet procedure result in under-advancement of the tibial tuberosity

At the dose regimen of 7.5 mg/kg PO BID x 6 weeks doxycycline does not decrease the risk for Co-CCLR

The condition was treated by surgical curettage and autogenous bone graft harvested from the ipsilateral proximal tibia

The locking plate demonstrated consistent, reliable and stable fixation.

Model-predicted stifle ligament loads improved following TTA but TTA did not restore CrCL-intact stifle biomechanics

Subjectively assessed clinical outcome was good to excellent but with high rate of intra- and postoperative complications

1.9/2.5 mm locking plates appear to be a valid choice of implant for the stabilization of unilateral TPLO in small breed dogs.

There is individual variation in the optimal attachment site combination and stifle angle for suture placement, which may influence consistency of outcomes with extra-capsular stabilizing suture

Partial parasagittal patellectomy may address the wide shape of the feline patella relative to the sulcus