Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Surgical procedures used to treat cranial cruciate injuries (ie, TPLO) and patellar luxation decreased blood delivery to the patellar tendon of canine cadavers, at least acutely

At the time of mid-term and long-term owner follow-up, most dogs in this case series had returned to full function

The TLP with polypropylene suture was superior to the SW using Fiberloop® at resistance to 3 mm gap formation

TTA achieves normal function by 12 months at the walk and is indistinguishable from ECR at the trot. Function after TPLO was similar to the control dogs

Overall radiographic complication rate and healing scores similar to those described for unilateral TTA

The use of femoral and sciatic nerves blocks with bupivacaine appears to be an helpful alternative technique during surgery.

Tightrope® and percutaneous lateral fabella suture had similar ability but neither restored the biomechanical properties of an intact cranial cruciate ligament

This report documents successful surgical treatment of traumatic lateral patellar luxation in a large heifer but additional case evaluation is required to provide an accurate prognosis for this condition and treatment in large cattle

Use of the flexor digitorum lateralis tendon may be considered for repair of a common calcaneal tendon rupture when a gap exists and traditional tendon lengthening techniques are not feasible

Dogs with CCL disease and medial meniscal injury had significantly reduced peak vertical force and vertical impulse