April 2021

The occurrence of osteosarcoma after tibial fracture repair in a dog

Veterinary surgeons should be aware of implant-associated OSA.

Risk factors for severe postoperative complications in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease - A survival analysis

It is important to consider potential effect-modifiers when comparing postoperative complications after CCLD surgery.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses on Animal Models Used in Bone Adhesive Research

This systematic review highlights the relevant parameters for design of experimental bone adhesive studies.

Intra-Articular Slow-Release Triamcinolone Acetonide from Polyesteramide Microspheres as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis

This study showed safety and proof-of-concept of IA-administered TA-PEAMs in dogs with OA.

Ultrasound-guided paravertebral perineural glucocorticoid injection for signs of refractory cervical pain associated with foraminal intervertebral disk protrusion in four dogs

Ultrasound-guided paravertebral perineural injection can be an effective treatment of cervical foraminal IVDP for some dogs.

Kinematics of a Novel Canine Cervical Fusion System

Instrumentation significantly reduced motion at the operated level (C5-C6).

Effects of perioperative saphenous and sciatic nerve blocks, lumbosacral epidural or morphine-lidocaine-ketamine infusion on postoperative pain and sedation in dogs undergoing TPLO

Sedation scores for MLK were higher than EPID and SSNB.

Defining a safe corridor for trans-iliac pin placement in cats

A theoretical defined safe corridor is available for trans-iliac pin placement in cats.

Timing of and risk factors for deep surgical site infection requiring implant removal following canine TPLO

Implant removal due to SSI after TPLO was uncommon.

Evaluation of a continuous locking novel epitendinous suture pattern with and without a core locking-loop suture on the biomechanical properties of tenorrhaphy constructs in an ex vivo model of canine superficial digital flexor tendon laceration

Augmentation of a core LL suture with an nES pattern significantly increased the strength of tenorrhaphy.