Osteotomy/Ostectomy

Novel ultrasound-guided flags assisted WalKing block for enhanced recovery after surgery (FAWKES) in three dogs undergoing tibial plateau levelling osteotomy

The described multimodal analgesic plan provided adequate intraoperative analgesia while preserving motor function postoperatively.

Kinesiology taping with a double-lymphatic pattern reduces canine stifle joint swelling 24 hours after tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy

Kinesiology tape reduces soft tissue swelling during the early inflammatory period.

Assessment of risk factors for surgical site infection following tibial plateau levelling osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Several risk factors for postoperative surgical site infection were investigated across the studies.

CT assessment of plate offset in modified TPLO with a precontoured plate with an anatomical design for treatment of CCL rupture and medial patellar luxation in small-breed dogs. An in vitro study

PCM-TPLO plates enabled predictable medialisation in small-breed tibial models.

Correlation of Radiographic and Palpable Landmarks Used for Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy Planning

The MCL should be used cautiously for osteotomy planning.

Modified cranial closing wedge ostectomy in 169 stifles: considerations on potential factors associated with construct failures

The lack of significance in any variable is likely a type II error.

Machine-learning prediction of postoperative complications after high tibial osteotomy for canine cranial cruciate ligament disease

The PROSPECT model can predict postoperative complications accurately.

Evaluation of femoral isometric placement accuracy of internal brace implants and its impact on stifle stability in the management of pivot shift phenomenon following TPLO

Enhanced implant accuracy and a standardized pivot shift classification may improve surgical outcomes.

Effect of Double Pelvic Osteotomy on Dorsal Acetabular Rim Angle Using Computed Tomography in 27 Dogs

The acetabular ventroversion achieved with DPO is less than the predetermined plate angle.

Bi-oblique dynamic promial ulna osteotomy: Effect of location on change in angle of the proximal ulna segment

More proximal ulna osteotomies achieve the largest change in proximal ulna tilt.

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