Fracture Fixation and Implants

Retrospective comparison of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis and open reduction and plate stabilization of antebrachial fractures in 105 dogs (2017–2022)
The results do not corroborate several of the purported advantages ascribed to MIPO.
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Detection of intra-articular implant penetration of the canine stifle with radiography: A cadaveric study
The overall accuracy of radiography for the detection of IAIP of the stifle was 78%.
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Antebrachial conformation in Cocker Spaniels with and without humeral intracondylar fissure
An increase in both PRUDA and UCORA was significantly associated with the presence of HIF.
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A generic precurved interlocking nail is more compatible with femoral and tibial morphology than a straight nail in dogs
full-length ILN with a radius of curvature between 750 and 806 mm would fit 87% of the studied bones.
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Biomechanical analysis of orthogonal and unilateral locking plate constructs in a fracture gap model
OP constructs were stronger and stiffer than UP under dynamic and static axial compression.
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Short-term complications of internal versus external fixation of closed diaphyseal tibial fractures in 95 skeletally immature dogs
Surgeons should consider the use of IF over ESF for skeletally immature dogs to reduce the risk of major complications.
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Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of 1.5-mm Locking Plate Fixation for 30 Radial and Ulnar Fractures in Dogs
1.5-mm locking plates provided effective fixation for radial and ulnar fractures.
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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
The addition of LHI to a 3.5-mm broad LCP construct was not shown to have an effect on plate strain, stiffness, or deformation.
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Tibial Plateau Angle Changes following Repair of Salter–Harris Type 1 and 2 Fractures in Dogs
The TPA of dogs with SH-1 and SH-2 fractures of the proximal tibial physis decreased in the reevaluation interim following repair with K-wires with or without a tension band.
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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
Flexure formula for a uniform beam is not directly applicable to our composite constructs, as discussed.
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