June 2019

Ligament Laxity in Nonerosive Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis in Dogs: Five Cases (2009-2017)
Jaccoud’s arthropathy in humans with systemic lupus erythematosus may represent a homologous presentation.
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Correlation of distraction index with arthroscopic findings in juvenile dogs with hip dysplasia
Arthroscopic evaluation of the coxofemoral joint prior to DPO can allow detection of joint pathology that might not be appreciated by using traditional radiographic screening criteria.
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Biomechanical comparison of three epitendinous suture patterns as adjuncts to a core locking loop suture for repair of canine flexor tendon injuries
The addition of an ES seems more relevant than the specific type of pattern to improve the biomechanical properties of flexor tendon repairs.
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Mesenchymal stem cells for cartilage regeneration in dogs
This review summarizes what is known about cMSCs.
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A Biomechanical Comparison of Four Hip Arthroplasty Designs in a Canine Model
Peak failure loads (compressive and torsional) in this study were approximately four to seven times the simulated gait loading.
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Use of an amikacin-infused collagen sponge concurrent with implant removal for treatment of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy surgical site infection in 31 cases
This procedure had a 96.8% long-term resolution of SSI. It should be considered as a treatment option for TPLO SSI.
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Impact of postoperative antibiotics on rates of infection and implant removal after tibial tuberosity advancement in 1,768 canine stifles
This study does not provide evidence to support postoperative antibiotic therapy after TTA.
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Clinical outcomes of 119 miniature - and toy - breed dogs with 140 distal radial and ulnar fractures repaired with free-form multiplanar type II external skeletal fixation
The free-form multiplanar type II ESF provides an alternative for minimally invasive fixation of distal RUF in miniature- and toy-breed dogs.
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Evaluation of Intravenously Delivered Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of Elbow Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Pilot Study
Further research is needed before intravenous mesenchymal stem cells can be recommended as a treatment for elbow osteoarthritis in dogs.
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An assessment of mechanical properties and screw push-out for two 3.5-mm pearl-type locking plate systems
Further research including cyclic fatigue testing is needed to reveal more clinically pertinent information.
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