Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the demography, aetiology, location and classification of physeal fractures in cats, and to describe their management and outcomes.
Trauma
Category: Fracture Fixation and Implants - Trauma
OBJECTIVE: To describe traumatic injuries involving the central tarsal bone (Tc) in nonracing dogs.
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective multicenter study.
ANIMALS: Thirty-two client-owned dogs.
This study characterizes long-term outcomes associated with subchondroplasty (SCP) treatment for impact-induced subchondral bone marrow lesions (BML) using a validated pre-clinical canine model.
Despite the fact that limb amputation is a commonly performed procedure in veterinary medicine, quantitative data regarding outcomes are lacking. The intention of this study was to evaluate the effect of limb amputation on weight distribution to the remaining three limbs at a stance in dogs.
Category: Trauma
OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of two occlusive, hydrocolloid dressings on second intention wound healing in cats.
Category: Trauma
OBJECTIVE: To report successful surgical repair of a grade IV lateral patellar luxation in a 437-kg heifer.
STUDY DESIGN: Case report.
ANIMAL: Seventeen-month-old Holstein heifer (437 kg).
METHODS: Diagnosis of traumatic lateral patellar luxation was made based on physical examination, and confirmed on radiographs. Arthroscopic examination of the stifle assessed joint changes. Lateral patellar luxation was surgically repaired using lateral release of the patella and medial imbrication of the joint capsule.
Category: Knee - Tendon and Ligament Injuries - Trauma
OBJECTIVES: To report a case series of thoracic bite trauma in dogs and cats and to evaluate risk factors for mortality.
METHODS: A retrospective study concerning thoracic bite wounds in dogs and cats was performed. Lesions were categorized by depth of penetration: no wound, superficial, deep or penetrating. Thoracic radiographic reports were reviewed. Lesion management was classified as non-surgical, wound exploration, or explorative thoracotomy.
Category: Trauma
PURPOSE: This prospective observational study aimed to describe and quantify orthopedic injuries (OI) during a marathon sled dog race that led to discontinuation of racing (dropped dogs [DDs]) and to suggest potential associations with risk factors during the event.
STUDY DESIGN: Prospective observational study.
Category: Trauma
A nine-year-old English bulldog presented with an acute history of dyspnoea, tachycardia and discomfort localising to the ventral thorax following a fall down the stairs that morning. After the dog was stabilised, thoracic radiographs revealed a luxation of the third and fourth sternebrae with dorsal displacement of the caudal segment.
Category: Fracture Fixation and Implants - Trauma
Two cats that developed bilateral calcaneal stress fractures are reported. One cat developed lameness associated with incomplete fractures at the base of both calcanei, both of which progressed to acute, complete fractures 2 months later. The second cat presented with acute complete calcaneal fracture, with evidence of remodelling of the contralateral calcaneus, which subsequently fractured two years later.
Category: Fracture Fixation and Implants - Trauma