Knee

Staged rather than single-session bilateral surgery should be considered in dogs with bilateral medial patellar luxation to improve clinical outcome and reduce the chance of major complications.

Medial tibial plateau convexity may play a role in the development of CCL insufficiency.

These results should prompt surgeons to reconsider systematic antibiotherapy after TPLO and justify additional studies to determine whether dogs predisposed to infection could benefit from such an approach.

Fibular osteotomy and adjunct plate fixation are recommended to achieve and maintain adequate rotation of the osteotomized tibia in dogs with rotational constraints.

Complete lateral meniscal tears may occur as isolated injuries in dogs with a functional CrCL.

The method of stifle exploration during TPLO influences the postoperative radiographic appearance of the patellar tendon and may contribute to patellar tendinopathy.

Removal of the TTA cage can be considered as an adjunct to treat SSI but has the potential for postoperative complications.

Results suggested that TPLO was preferred for treating CCLR in dogs weighing > 15 kg.

Preoperative planning and postoperative assessment of TPLO should take into consideration the predisposing factors identified in this study to prevent TTF.

A novel titanium implant decreases the tibial traumatisation by reducing the number of screws.