Tendon and Ligament Injuries

This implant may be suitable for use in canine patients with severe gastrocnemius tendon degeneration. Ongoing evaluation is warranted

Breed predispositions and demographic factors are associated with diagnosis and case management of CCL disease

Bone marrow cells were shown to engraft to the injured CCL in dogs when injected into the articular cavity

The F2-T2 technique was the best consideration for clinical application

A degradable porous polyurethane urea onlay mesh graft was successfully used in a two-year-old dog after traumatic injury

The current surgical techniques extrapolated from the canine counterparts for repair of a completely or partially ruptured patellar ligament can be successfully used in cats

The modified technique is a viable alternative to other osteotomy techniques, according to a study on 50 cases

CCL surgical technique did not affect subsequent meniscal tear rate or mid-term or long-term functional outcomes, whereas diagnosis and treatment of concurrent meniscal tears did significantly affect both

Extracapsular stabilization and TPLO are the most commonly employed surgical procedures in the surveyed population; dog size and activity level (but not age) are the major factors influencing treatment decisions.

Double-loop double-crimp configurations are mechanically superior to other previously described configurations for extracapsular stabilization of the cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifle.