Fracture Fixation and Implants

Use of a novel three-dimensional anatomical plating system for treatment of caudal mandibular fractures in cats: 13 cases (2019–2023)

The reported outcomes of this novel technique are favourable when compared with previous techniques.

Mechanical Testing of Sliding on Pivot-Locking Clamp (SOP-LC) Fracture Repair System in Four-Point Bending and Torsion

Torque applied to initial screw placement may play a role in reducing clamp slippage.

Antimicrobial prophylaxis in companion animal surgery: A scoping review for European Network for Optimization of Antimicrobial Therapy (ENOVAT) guidelines

Extracted data described peri- or post-operative SAP in nine, and 25 studies, respectively.

Clinical Assessment of a Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate for the Stabilization of Humeral Condylar Fractures in Dogs

The Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate can be used successfully for the surgical stabilization of HCF in dogs.

Humeral Condylar Fractures in French Bulldogs: Prevalence of Contralateral Intracondylar Fissure, Treatment, and Outcome

Forty percent of French Bulldogs with HCF had a contralateral HIF.

Prospective evaluation of the surgical stabilization and outcome of canine tibial plateau fractures in three cases

Tibial plateau fractures are rare and challenging in canine patients.

Minimally invasive dorsal transarticular tibio-metatarsal plate for temporary hock immobilisation

All patients regained full tarsocrural range-of-motion.

Retrospective evaluation of postoperative joint immobilization using a temporary calcaneotibial screw for medial or lateral tarsocrural joint instability in dogs

A temporary CTS was effective in immobilizing the tarsocrural joint for dogs with TCI.

Stress Changes in the Canine Radius after Locking Plate Fixation Using Finite Element Analysis

LP placement reduces the tension stress on the cortical bone of the radius beneath the plate.

Retrospective study of the early clinical experience with a precontoured angle-stable interlocking nail for fracture repair in dogs and cats

The CAS-ILN appears to be an alternative surgical option for most long-bone fracture repairs.

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