February 2020

Coxofemoral Joint Luxation in Dogs Treated with Toggle Rod Stabilization: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review with Client Survey

Toggle rod stabilization remains an effective method for the treatment of coxofemoral joint luxation in dogs.

Comparison of femoral stem subsidence between three types of press-fit cementless total hip replacement in dogs

Implantation of a lateral bolt femoral stem should be considered during THR to prevent subsidence.

Modelling the Effects of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Transection, Medial Meniscal Release and Triple Tibial Osteotomy on Stability of the Canine Stifle Joint

In the cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifle, the crossover angle is dependent on both loading and integrity of the medial meniscus.

Ex vivo mechanical properties of a 2.5‐mm bone anchor for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in toy breed dogs

This bone anchor may constitute a useful alternative for stabilization of the CCL deficient stifle.

Effect of Duration and Onset of Clinical Signs on Short-Term Outcome of Dogs with Hansen Type I Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Extrusion

The rate of onset of signs does not influence the outcomes.

Computed Tomographic Assessment of Block Recession Trochleoplasty and Partial Parasagittal Patellectomy in Cats

Block recession trochleoplasty alone should not be performed in cats.

CT evaluation of elbow congruity in dogs: radial incisure versus apical medial coronoid process fragmentation

Abnormal ulnar morphology in the radial incisure group could predispose to osteochondral damage.

Influence of orthopedic examination on lameness scores and interobserver and intraobserver agreement in dogs with naturally occurring elbow osteoarthritis

Lameness may be scored after gait evaluation in dogs with elbow OA irrespective of the timing of a comprehensive orthopedic examination.

Average Tibial Plateau Angle of 3,922 Stifles Undergoing Surgical Stabilization for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

This updated information may guide clinicians in management decisions regarding treatment for CrCL rupture.

Initiating factors for onset of OA: A systematic review of animal bone and cartilage pathology in OA.

This review suggests that in animal models, structural onset of knee OA occurs either in bone prior to cartilage pathology or simultaneously.