Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Brachialis muscle contracture as a cause of lameness in cats: A study of four cases

All cases were treated surgically by myectomy.

Outcomes of 11 cats with Achilles tendon (AT) rupture repair treated with a synthetic ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)

This technique may provide a reliable surgical option for cats with AT rupture.

Stifle osteoarthritis reduces goniometric but not active range of motion in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease

In C-Dogs and CCL-Dogs, aROM and gROM are not associated.

CT assessment of plate offset in modified TPLO with a precontoured plate with an anatomical design for treatment of CCL rupture and medial patellar luxation in small-breed dogs. An in vitro study

PCM-TPLO plates enabled predictable medialisation in small-breed tibial models.

Fulkerson-based oblique novel technique (FONT) to treat concurrent cranial cruciate ligament disease and medial patellar luxation in the dog

Freehand osteotomies demonstrate limited accuracy.

Arthroscopic intra-articular cranial cruciate ligament reconstruction with a synthetic implant yields satisfactory midterm outcome in 15 large-breed dogs

This IA UHMWPE reconstruction may be a viable alternative for CrCL rupture in large dogs.

Concurrent caudal cruciate and medial collateral ligament repair using a single Mini TightRope (Arthrex) fixation in a cat

This is the first case report of the use of bone tunnels and a Mini TightRope implant

Common calcaneal tendon repair in cats: outcomes and complications associated with different postoperative tarsocrural joint immobilisation methods

Temporary internal fixation may be a more suitable method for postoperative immobilisation.

Feasibility of Combined Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy and Tibial Tuberosity Transposition for Treatment of Ipsilateral Cranial Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency and Medial Patellar Luxation in Small-Breed Dogs Weighing up to 15 kg

Surgical accuracy of Combined TPLO-TTT is needed to minimize complications.

Complications and outcomes following surgical management of common calcaneal tendon pathology in 80 dogs

The increased risk of revision surgery should be discussed with owner.

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