VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY

It is 316L Stainless Steel-So It should be Good
Johnson KA
Minimally Invasive Radial-Ulnar and Tibial Fracture Management with Supracutaneous Locking Plates in Dogs and Cats
İnal KS
 This study aimed to report the clinical, radiographic, and computed tomography results of supracutaneous locking plate (SLP) application in radial-ulnar and tibial fractures.
Corrigendum: The Impact of Double Pelvic Osteotomy on Dorsolateral Subluxation in 24 Dogs
Lomas DC, Cashmore R, James D and Jenkins PL
Arthroscopic Removal of Traumatic Fractures of the Proximal Medial Trochlear Ridge of the Talus: A Retrospective Analysis of 18 Horses
Drahonovska A and O'Neill HD
 The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate the need for flexed radiographs of the proximal medial trochlear ridge (PMTR) after trauma involving medial tarsus; (2) to evaluate outcome following arthroscopic removal of traumatic osteochondral fragments (TOCF) resulting from direct injury to PMTR.
The Effect of Locking Head Inserts on the Biomechanical Properties of a 3.5-mm Broad Locking Compression Plate When Used in an Open Fracture-Gap Model
Hawker WTG, Moens N, Guest B, Oblak M, MacIver M and Runciman J
 To determine the effect of locking head inserts (LHI) on plate strain, stiffness, and deformation when applied to a 3.5-mm broad locking compression plate (LCP) in an open fracture-gap model.
Tibial Plateau Angle Changes following Repair of Salter-Harris Type 1 and 2 Fractures in Dogs
Turner A, Joffe MR, Davis C, Baron S, Meyerowitz-Katz G and Levien AS
 To determine (1) whether the tibial plateau angle (TPA) in dogs with Salter-Harris type 1 (SH-1) or type 2 (SH-2) fractures of the proximal tibial physis significantly decreases in the time between diagnosis and reevaluation following surgical repair and (2) whether the method of surgical repair influences the change in TPA over time.
Minimally Invasive Placement of Cannulated Headless Compression Screws for Reduction of Sacroiliac Luxation in 14 Cats
de Jong L, Proot JLJ, Pillin LJP and Janssens LAA
 To describe percutaneous fluoroscopy-guided placement of self-drilling, self-tapping, 3.0 mm cannulated headless compression screws (HCS) for surgical reduction of sacroiliac luxation (SIL) in cats, and to document clinical outcome.
Comments on the Effect of an Orthogonal Locking Plate and Primary Plate Working Length on Construct Stiffness and Plate Strain in an In vitro Fracture-Gap Model
Nikolaou C
Reply to the Comments on the Effect of an Orthogonal Locking Plate and Primary Plate Working Length on Construct Stiffness and Plate Strain in an In vitro Fracture-Gap Model
de Bruyn BW, Glyde M, Day R and Hosgood G
Biomechanical Evaluation of a Femoral Implant for Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty in Dogs: An Ex Vivo Study
Perez Neto DMG, Muzzi LAL, Santos FL, Muzzi RAL, Kawamoto FYK, Mesquita LR and Minto BW
 The objective of this study was to assess the stability of the femoral component of a hip resurfacing arthroplasty prosthesis in canine cadaveric bone using a biomechanical test.
Intramedullary Nailing of Diaphyseal Fractures
Johnson KA
Total Elbow Replacement in Swine: Surgical Technique and Initial Clinical Experience in a Kunekune Sow
H SM, McOnie RC, Bellefeuille SD, Tinga S and Guiot LP
 The aim of this study was to describe the development of a total elbow replacement (TER) technique in swine and report the outcome of TER in a Kunekune sow (61 kg) with severe elbow osteoarthritis.
Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Gracilis Myopathy in Dogs
Gunovska H, Llanos C, Fitzgerald E, Alcoverro E, Flatz K, Gomes C and Gomes SA
 Gracilis myopathy is a well-recognized syndrome of weight-bearing gait abnormality; however, detailed description of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of gracilis myopathy is lacking in the literature. This study aims to describe in detail CT and MRI features of gracilis myopathy.
Ex Vivo Biomechanical Comparison of Four Techniques to Tibiotarsus Osteosynthesis in Adult Laying Hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)
de Carvalho AL, Formenton ABK, Campos JK, Fraga Junior VF, Monteiro ER, Vassoler JM, Ferreira MP and Alievi MM
 To assess the biomechanical parameters of intact tibiotarsi (INT) and tibiotarsi with a 5-mm segmental diaphyseal defect repaired using four osteosynthesis techniques: a locking plate (LP), a plate-rod combination, an external skeletal fixator (one end-threaded positive-profile pin per fragment) with an intramedullary pin tie-in (TIF 1), and an external skeletal fixator (two end-threaded positive-profile pins per fragment) with an intramedullary pin tie-in (TIF 2).
Biomechanical Comparison of Spacer Pin Fixation to Two Established Methods of Tibial Tuberosity Transposition Stabilization in Dogs
Sullivan AL, Ordway NR, Park BH, Natsios P, Petazzoni M and Tinga S
 The aim of this cadaveric study was to compare the biomechanical outcomes of three methods of stabilization for tibial tuberosity transposition to treat medial patellar luxation: a complete osteotomy with a two-pin and tension band wire (TBW) fixation (TBW group), a partial osteotomy with a two-pin fixation (2 Pin group), and a partial osteotomy with a spacer pin fixation (Spacer Pin group).
Outcome and Complications Following Medial Patellar Luxation Corrective Surgery with Tibial Tuberosity Transposition Using a Locking Plate and a Pin Fixation: 45 Unilateral and 20 Single-Session Bilateral Procedures
Eskelinen EV, Suhonen AP, Virolainen JV and Liska WD
 To evaluate the outcome and complications in dogs with medial patellar luxation (MPL) undergoing tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT) with a locking plate and pin fixation (Plate-Pin).
Effect of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Transection during TPLO on Patellar Desmitis in Dogs with Partial Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Almeida M and Livet V
 The aim of this study was to assess the protective effect of transecting a partially ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) during tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery on postoperative patellar ligament thickness (PLT) and shortening.
Revision of Hip Luxation in a Canine Total Hip Replacement Caused by a Greater Trochanteric Fracture Secondary to an Inflammatory Granuloma
Bassanino J and Guiot LP
A hip luxation 3 years following a cementless total hip replacement was diagnosed in a 4.7-year-old neutered male Lagotto Romagnolo that presented with a non-weight-bearing left pelvic limb lameness. Orthogonal radiographs revealed a left hip luxation and an osteolytic fracture of the greater trochanter. A mass consistent with an inflammatory granuloma was identified on preoperative computed tomography scan. Surgical revision consisted of granuloma excision, replacement of the loose acetabular cup, and repair of the femoral fracture with a locking plate. Fracture biology was augmented with the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP2) impregnated collagen sponge applied around the acetabulum and femoral fracture site. Osteointegration of the prosthetics and fracture healing were documented within 3 months of revision. Long-term follow-up at 3 years postrevision showed normal limb usage and no further evidence of total hip replacement complication.
Tibial Torsion Malalignment in Small Dogs with Medial Patellar Luxation
Isono A, Harada Y, Kanno N and Hara Y
 Medial patellar luxation (MPL) is prevalent in small dogs; however, the causes vary, and few studies have reported tibial deformities. We aimed to conduct a detailed morphological investigation of internal tibial torsion and internal foot rotation and compare the results between MPL grades to better understand the pathogenesis of MPL.
Effect of Plate Screw Configuration on Construct Stiffness and Plate Strain in a Synthetic Short Fragment Small Gap Fracture Model Stabilized with a 12-Hole 3.5-mm Locking Compression Plate
Trefny FN, Glyde MR, Hosgood GL, Day RE and Hayes A
 The aim of the study was to determine the effect of a short and long working length screw configuration on construct stiffness and plate strain in a synthetic, short fragment, small gap fracture model stabilized with a 12-hole 3.5-mm locking compression plate (LCP).
Comparison of Bending Stiffness between String of Pearls Plate-Bone Substitute Constructs with and without Bending Tees in a Fracture Gap Model
Lu PH, Corriveau KM, Farag R, Hofmeister EH, Kuo K and Matz BM
 The aim of this study was to compare the bending properties of String of Pearls plate-bone substitute constructs with and without bending tees in the nodes over a simulated fracture gap. It is hypothesized that the constructs with tees will have higher bending stiffness.