Fracture Fixation and Implants

The combined effects of dynamization time and degree on bone healing

Dynamization degree and timing interactively affect the healing process.

Use of a hybrid external skeletal fixator construct for managing tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in three dogs

The described hybrid external skeletal fixator construct may be advantageous in very young medium- to large-breed dogs.

The occurrence of osteosarcoma after tibial fracture repair in a dog

Veterinary surgeons should be aware of implant-associated OSA.

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses on Animal Models Used in Bone Adhesive Research

This systematic review highlights the relevant parameters for design of experimental bone adhesive studies.

Defining a safe corridor for trans-iliac pin placement in cats

A theoretical defined safe corridor is available for trans-iliac pin placement in cats.

Zürich cementless total hip arthroplasty as a treatment option for capital physeal fractures in dogs: Outcome in 53 cases

Zürich cementless total hip arthroplasty is viable for surgical management of CPF.

An experimental study on stress-shielding effects of locked compression plates in fixing intact dog femur

Stress-shielding effects of LCP are significantly weaker than that of LC-DCP.

3D-printed, bioactive ceramic scaffold with rhBMP-2 in treating critical femoral bone defects in rabbits using the induced membrane technique

This grafting material demonstrated potential as an alternative graft material.

Preventing Staphylococcus aureus stainless steel-associated infections in orthopaedics. A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal literature

A bioresorbable polymer yielded improved infection-related outcomes against MSSA and MRSA stainless steel infections.

Clinical application of the small I-Loc interlocking nail in 30 feline fractures: A prospective study

The I-Loc may be advantageous for fixation of epimetaphyseal fractures.

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