Stifle

Quantitative Computed Tomographic Assessment of Feline Stifles Following Block Recession Trochleoplasty and Tibial Tuberosity Transposition for Medial Patellar Luxation

No cats had MPL recurrence at the 6-week follow-up.

Radiographic assessment of popliteal sesamoid position and cranial tibial subluxation in canine stifle joints undergoing TPLO: A retrospective study of 163 dogs

Popliteal sesamoid reduction was associated postoperatively with minimal CTS and appropriate TPA.

Accuracy and safety of stifle arthrocentesis and injection based on two established and two new landmarks: Ex vivo study in dogs

INFRA required increased repositions and had high IACI rates on weightbearing cartilage.

Novel prosthetic medial meniscus restores contact pressures to native values in a meniscectomized canine stifle

A prosthetic meniscus has the potential to restore biomechanical function in the canine stifle.

Validation of goniometric measurements of rotational laxity of the canine stifle

Goniometric assessment of stifle rotation should be considered during routine orthopedic examination.

Temporary Transarticular Immobilization of the Stifle Joint Using a Locking Plate

Dedicated implants should be developed to decrease the risk of plate failure.

Osteochondrosis in the feline stifle: a case series and literature review

Stifle OC or OCD should be a differential diagnosis for immature cats presenting with stifle lameness.

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%.

Arthroscopic synovitis severity scoring in canine stifles with cranial cruciate ligament disease

Earlier intervention in dogs with CCL disease may be warranted to decrease synovitis and progression of osteoarthritis.

Impact of suture materials polydioxanone and poliglecaprone 25 on non-infected clean orthopedic stifle procedure incisional dehiscence rates

Either PDS or Monocryl may be used for skin closure following a clean orthopedic procedure.

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