OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility and accuracy of using 2 methods for reduction and alignment of simulated comminuted diaphyseal tibial fractures in conjunction with 3-D-printed patient-specific pin guides. SAMPLE: Paired pelvic limbs from 8 skeletally mature dogs weighing 20 to 35 kg. METHODS:...

Objective: To summarize and discuss peer-reviewed studies on minimally invasive osteosynthesis (MIO) of long bone, physeal, and articular fractures in dogs and cats. Study Design: Invited review. Methods: A critique of literature was performed to assess MIO feasibility, outcomes, and complications...

Background: Fractures of the distal femoral physis are the most common physeal fracture sustained by skeletally immature dogs. Reduction and stabilization of these fractures can sometimes be achieved through closed reduction, primarily in fractures that are nominally displaced. Circular external...

Objective: To report the outcomes and complications associated with antibiotic-impregnated calcium sulfate beads for prevention and treatment of orthopedic-related surgical site infection (SSI) in companion animals. Study design: Retrospective case series. Animals: Client-owned cats (n = 2) and...

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical properties of a hybrid external skeletal fixator (HESF) construct to the placement of paired interfragmentary Kirschner wires alone, and pin and tension band wire (PTBW) fixation for the stabilization of simulated tibial tuberosity...

Objective: This study aimed to compare the biomechanical characteristics of two conical coupling plate (CCP) constructs in an ex vivo feline tibial fracture gap model. Study Design: Paired tibiae harvested from eight recently euthanatized cats were alternately assigned to one of two stabilization...

Background: Cranial luxation of the scapulohumeral has been rarely reported in dogs and there is limited information available regarding surgical management of this condition, particularly with respect to long-term functional outcomes. Case Description: This report describes the successful...

Case summary: A 1-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat presented for evaluation of a non-weight bearing right pelvic limb lameness after falling from a 4 m height. On orthopedic examination there was substantial swelling and pain on manipulation of the right pes. Radiographs were obtained...

Objective: To determine the ability of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) to address abnormal femorotibial kinematics caused by cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture during walking in dogs. Study design: Prospective, clinical. Animals: Sixteen dogs (20-40 kg) with unilateral complete CCL...

KEY POINTS: * Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for radius and ulna fractures is performed by reducing the radius in a closed, indirect fashion and by applying a dorsal bone plate through 2 small plate insertion incisions remote from the fracture site. * The surgical approach for minimally...