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In de la Oliva 2024 et al., what effect did prophylactic transcondylar screw placement have in elbows with contralateral HIF?
🔍 Key Findings Summary
- 89 French Bulldogs with HCF; 40.4% (36/89) had contralateral HIF
- Prophylactic transcondylar screws placed in 20/36 HIF; no complications in these
- Complication rate for HCF repair = 13.4% (6.7% minor, 6.7% major)
- Most complications occurred with Kirschner wire fixation
- Short-term outcome: Bone healing observed in all, but 14/45 had persistent intracondylar gap
- Long-term outcomes (n=27):
- Excellent = 66.7%
- Good = 29.6%
- Fair = 3.7%
- Complication-free dogs significantly more likely to have excellent/good outcomes (p = 0.007)
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopedics and Traumatology
3
2024
Humeral Condylar Fractures in French Bulldogs: Prevalence of Contralateral Intracondylar Fissure, Treatment, and Outcome
2024-3-VCOT-delaoliva-5
In Petchell 2025 et al., on CORA-based CCWO, which of the following methods showed the least variability in postoperative outcomes across all breeds?
🔍 Key Findings
- The CORA-based cranial closing wedge ostectomy (CCWOCORA) consistently achieved the target postoperative TPA of 5° across all tibial morphologies.
- CCWOCORA produced significantly less variability in postoperative TPA compared to other methods (TPA range: 5.00–5.00°; p < .001).
- Mechanical axis advancement (MAA) was precisely controlled at 3° in CCWOCORA, leading to greater surgical predictability.
- Other techniques (e.g., CCWOTPA, CCWOTPA–5, CCWOISO) showed greater variance in TPA, MAA, and tibial length.
- In small-breed dogs, increasing the MAA from 3° to 5° did not affect TPA outcomes, but increased proximal bone stock, improving feasibility.
- Wedge angles and tibial length changes varied by method, but CCWOCORA maintained length better than TPA-based methods.
- The technique allows preoperative planning of both desired MAA and TPA, enhancing predictability and customization.
- CORA methodology enables precise geometric correction and alignment of mechanical axes, reducing reliance on trial-and-error alignment.
Veterinary Surgery
7
2025
An in silico comparison of a novel CORA-based cranial closing wedge ostectomy methodology with three other techniques
2025-7-VS-petchell-4
In Buote 2023 et al., on 3D-printed cannulas in feline laparoscopy, what was the effect on mean surgical time?
🔍 Key Findings
- 3D-printed cannulas (3DPCs) reduced mean surgical time significantly in cadaveric procedures (125.6 vs 95.2 min, p = 0.03).
- Cannula pullout events decreased from a mean of 10 to 2.2 per procedure when using only 3DPCs (p = 0.03).
- Instrument collisions were significantly fewer with 3DPCs (6.8 vs 2.6 collisions, p = 0.03).
- Live patients experienced no postoperative complications, including no incision site infections or discomfort.
- Initial versions of 3DPCs had minor issues, including valve leakage and looser trocar fit, requiring surgical workarounds.
- Customization of cannula shaft length (3 cm vs standard 5–8.3 cm) improved working space and reduced instrument interference.
- Production cost was under $5 per cannula, suggesting 3DPCs may be a cost-effective and reusable alternative for small patients.
- Study supports broader use of 3DPCs in laparoscopic procedures requiring long-jawed instruments or intricate tissue handling.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2023
3D printed cannulas for use in laparoscopic surgery in feline patients: A cadaveric study and case series
2023-6-VS-buote-1
In Rehnblom 2025 et al., on OrthoLine fracture fixation, what conclusion was reached regarding radial fractures with shorter plate spans?
🔍 Key Findings
- High clinical union rate (93.4%) was achieved across 75 fractures treated with the OrthoLine™ system.
- Owner-assessed outcomes were universally acceptable or full, with no unacceptable outcomes reported.
- Overall major complication rate was 12.2%, including implant failure (1.1%) and implant infection (2 cases).
- Shorter plate spans in radial (46.6%) and ulnar (33.0%) fractures were well tolerated without increased nonunion.
- Femoral constructs used longer plate spans (73.3%) compared with radius/ulna, reflecting differing biomechanical demands.
- Use of postoperative external coaptation was common (46.7%) and associated with higher minor bandage-related complications.
- Titanium alloy and stainless-steel plates both produced acceptable healing, with no delayed unions attributable to material choice.
- The OrthoLine™ system was deemed a promising alternative locking plate system for small animal fracture repair.
Veterinary Surgery
8
2025
Open reduction and internal fixation of 75 small animal fractures treated with the OrthoLine™ fracture system
2025-8-VS-rehnblom-5
In Kikuchi 2025 et al., on arthroscopic MMI in toy breeds, what arthroscopic finding was associated with **severe** meniscal injury?
🔍 Key Findings
- Medial meniscus injury (MMI) occurred in 36.3% of stifles with CrCLR in toy breed dogs (<5 kg)
- Complete CrCLR was significantly associated with MMI (15.3% of complete vs. 3.4% of partial)
- Severe lameness (grade 3) increased the likelihood of MMI compared to mild lameness (grade 1)
- Higher body weight, even within the toy breed range, was positively associated with MMI
- Yorkshire Terriers had the highest MMI incidence (55.6%), but this was not a significant independent factor due to multicollinearity
- Arthroscopy identified more meniscal damage (including small radial tears and bucket-handle lesions) than gross examination might detect
- MMI was classified as mild (radial tear) or severe (bucket-handle or flap) with implications for partial meniscectomy
- Arthroscopy was used in all cases, underscoring its utility in small-breed stifle assessment
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
5
2025
Incidence of Medial Meniscus Injury Detected by Arthroscopy in Toy Breed Dogs
2025-5-VCOT-kikuchi-3
In Trefny 2025 et al., on locking plate biomechanics, which configuration showed higher construct stiffness in compression bending?
🔍 Key Findings
- Short working length constructs had significantly higher stiffness and lower strain than long constructs in compression bending (p = 0.0172).
- In tension bending, short constructs also had higher precontact stiffness and lower strain, but this reversed after transcortical contact (~150 N).
- Transcortical contact increased stiffness only in long constructs, producing a bilinear load-displacement curve.
- Postcontact stiffness was higher in long constructs, but this may not reflect clinical benefit due to risks of high interfragmentary strain.
- Short working length reduced strain at multiple ROIs under both loading conditions, including over fracture gap (Tables 1–3).
- Increased working length promoted stress concentration and deformation, especially in compression bending.
- In vitro benefits of long constructs (via contact stability) may not translate to healing, as repetitive loading could increase plate strain and bone resorption.
- Plate strain was effectively mapped using 3D digital image correlation, confirming regional strain differences between configurations.
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
3
2025
Effect of Plate Screw Configuration on Construct Stiffness and Plate Strain in a Synthetic Short Fragment Small Gap Fracture Model Stabilized with a 12-Hole 3.5-mm Locking Compression Plate
2025-3-VCOT-trefny-1
In Cantatore 2022 et al., on transanal submucosal resection, which of the following was independently associated with increased recurrence risk following surgery?
🔍 Key Findings
- Submucosal resection via a transanal approach was associated with a low rate (1.1%) of major complications and prolonged survival across benign and malignant rectal tumors.
- Overall recurrence rate was 21.5%, with higher recurrence in malignant tumors: 28.6% (carcinomas) and 30.4% (carcinoma in situ) vs. 13.6% (adenomas).
- Complications (P = .032) and incomplete margins (P = .023) were independently associated with increased recurrence risk.
- Recurrence was the only factor associated with increased risk of tumor-related death (P = .046).
- Repeat submucosal resection was successful in 60% of dogs with recurrence, indicating feasibility of this as a salvage approach.
- 1-, 2-, and 5-year survival rates for carcinomas were 95%, 89%, and 73%, though overall survival was significantly longer for benign tumors (P = .001).
- Preoperative diagnostics (FNA, biopsy) were often inconsistent with final histopathology – only 64.3% biopsy agreement.
- Presurgical imaging was not consistently performed, limiting accurate staging in many dogs.
Veterinary Surgery
3
2022
Submucosal resection via a transanal approach for treatment of epithelial rectal tumors – a multicenter study
2022-3-VS-cantatore-2
In Mazdarani 2022 et al., on CBLO and stifle biomechanics, what was the **mean postoperative tibial plateau angle (TPA)** achieved after CORA-based leveling osteotomy (CBLO)?
🔍 Key Findings
- CBLO reduced tibial plateau angle (TPA) from a mean of 28.1° to 9.7°, aligning with its goal of flattening the tibial slope.
- CBLO eliminated cranial tibial translation (CTT) following CCL transection and meniscal release at all angles except 140° without hamstring load.
- Hamstring loading (20% quadriceps load) significantly reduced or delayed the onset of CTT, improving stifle stability.
- Medial meniscus was confirmed as a secondary stabilizer; its release (MMR) caused more CTT than CCLx alone.
- PTA (patellar tendon angle) increased with joint extension; CBLO shifted the PTA curve lower and parallel to intact values, suggesting effective flexion of the joint.
- Combined CBLO and hamstring loading resulted in the most stable joints, especially from 50° to 135° joint angles.
- Residual CTT occurred in CBLO-only limbs at higher extension angles (e.g., 140°), but hamstring load mitigated this.
- Stifle stability post-CBLO is multifactorial, depending on joint angle, meniscal integrity, and hamstring activation.
Veterinary Surgery
6
2022
Effect of center of rotation of angulation‐based leveling osteotomy on ex vivo stifle joint stability following cranial cruciate ligament transection and medial meniscal release with and without a hamstring load
2022-6-VS-mazdarani-1
In Horwood 2024 et al., on complications in luxoid hip dysplasia, what was the most common surgical revision performed for dorsal luxation?
🔍 Key Findings
- Luxoid hip dysplasia (LH) was present in 8% of THA cases and significantly increased risk of major complications (p < .001).
- Intraoperative fissures/fractures were 3x more likely in LH dogs vs non-LH (39% vs 16%, p = .001).
- Dorsal luxation was more frequent in LH dogs (28% vs 4%, p = .019).
- Acetabular cup placement with ALO >35° was associated with luxation in LH dogs.
- Morphologic abnormalities (e.g., femoral valgus, lateralization/medialization of cortices) were common in LH and may complicate implantation.
- Despite higher risk, 94% of LH dogs achieved satisfactory outcomes after appropriate revisions.
- Younger age and lighter weight characterized LH dogs (mean age 14.7 months vs 40.9 months, p < .001).
- All LH dogs were treated with cementless stems; prophylactic cerclage was rarely used.
Veterinary Surgery
4
2024
Complications and outcomes of total hip arthroplasty in dogs with luxoid hip dysplasia: 18 cases (2010–2022)
2024-4-VS-horwood-3
In Huels 2025 et al., on second-generation screw cup THA, which implant component was responsible for most major complications?
🔍 Key Findings
- Total complication rate was 16.7%, with 5/30 hips experiencing major complications, mostly related to the femoral component.
- Cup-associated complications were rare (3.3%), with only one case of acetabular cup luxation attributed to surgical technique rather than implant failure.
- No cases of late aseptic loosening were observed during a median follow-up of 17.5 months.
- Implant stability was attributed to the SCSL's porous, trabecular titanium surface, enhancing osseointegration.
- Three femoral stem fractures occurred in a single dog, leading to implant removal; material testing was not performed.
- Most complications were femoral in origin (6/7), not acetabular, suggesting improved performance of the SCSL.
- Explantation rate was 13% (4/30), but some removals were due to owner preference against revision.
- Subjective functional outcome was full recovery in 26/30 hips, including one with successful revision of stem subsidence.
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
2
2025
Complications and Long-Term Outcome in 30 Canine Total Hip Arthroplasties Using a Second-Generation Selective Laser Melted Screw Cup
2025-2-VCOT-huels-2
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