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Linguistic Validation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Canine Orthopedic Index for the German- and Spanish-speaking Population

Heidi Radke, Natalia Andrea Reyes Rodriguez, Pilar Lafuente, Chiara Cianciolo, Paul Cella, Alexander Joeris

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2025 May 12. doi: 10.1055/a-2543-7748.

The translated instruments effectively conveyed the same concepts as the original version.

Small animal

Osteoarthritis

Linguistic Validation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs Instrument for the German- and Spanish-Speaking Populations

Heidi Radke, Natalia Andrea Reyes Rodriguez, Pilar Lafuente, Chiara Cianciolo, Paul Cella, Alexander Joeris

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2025 May 12. doi: 10.1055/a-2543-7681.

The review panel resolved both conceptual and literal discrepancies.

Small animal

Osteoarthritis

Kinetic and Kinematic Gait Analyses of Dogs with Undersized Cementless Stems (Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Coated) versus Cemented in Total Hip Replacement

Sergio A Arias, Cleuza M F Rezende, Hans J Menzel, Plínio F Mantovani, Letícia G Oliveira, Fátima M C Caldeira, Sheila C Rahal, Cássio R A Ferrigno, Matthew J Allen

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2025 May 8. doi: 10.1055/a-2591-7747.

Compensation and adaptation with gradual recovery of kinetic and kinematic parameters were evident.

Small animal

Hip

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Accuracy and safety of two landmark-guided techniques for arthrocentesis and intra-articular injection of the shoulder in dogs

Objective

To determine the accuracy and safety of two landmark-guided techniques for shoulder arthrocentesis and injection.

Detection of intra-articular implant penetration of the canine stifle with radiography: A cadaveric study

Objective

To determine if intra-articular implant penetration (IAIP) could be detected with radiography when implants were placed at predetermined positions within the canine stifle.

Association of fracture gap with implant failure in radius and ulna fractures in toy breed dogs - A multicenter retrospective cohort study

Objective

To assess the impact of a postoperative fracture gap on implant failure following radius and ulna fracture repair in toy breed dogs.

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A Retrospective Study of Risk Factors Associated with Refracture after Repair of Radial–Ulnar Fractures in Small-Breed Dogs

Objective The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for refracture after radial union in small-breed dogs.

Permanent Iatrogenic Fibular Nerve Injury following Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy

The aim of this study was to describe three dogs with permanent fibular nerve injury following tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO). Fibular nerve injury following TPLO led to atrophy of the cranial tibial muscle, absent hock flexion and a mild lameness.

Long-Term Outcome and Complications after Transcondylar Screw Placement for Canine Humeral Intracondylar Fissure

Objective The aim of this study was to report postoperative complications and long-term outcomes following transcondylar screw placement for humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF).

Daniel Low , Victoria Hutchings, Scott Rutherford