Heidi Radke, Pilar Lafuente, Natalia Andrea Reyes Rodriguez, Chiara Cianciolo, Paul Cella, Alexander Joeris
{"title":"Linguistic Validation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Canine Orthopedic Index for the German- and Spanish-speaking Population.","authors":"Heidi Radke, Pilar Lafuente, Natalia Andrea Reyes Rodriguez, Chiara Cianciolo, Paul Cella, Alexander Joeris","doi":"10.1055/a-2543-7748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2543-7748","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Canine Orthopedic Index (COI) questionnaire was developed to assess chronic pain and functional impairment in dogs with orthopaedic conditions. This study aimed to perform a linguistic validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the COI from the original English version into Universal German and Universal Spanish.We employed the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy translation methodology, which involves two forward translations, one reconciliation of the two forward translations, a back translation into English, multiple reviews, and cognitive debriefing interviews with a representative sample of dog carers. We followed a universal approach to translation, with translators and study participants from different German- and Spanish-speaking countries.The two independent forward translations differed by four parts for the German COI and eight parts for the Spanish COI. Comparing the backward translations with the original document identified 10 items or instructions in both translations that required retranslation. Cognitive debriefing interviews with dog carers confirmed that the translated instruments effectively conveyed the same concepts as the original version, leading to no further changes in the Universal German COI and four minor revisions to the Universal Spanish COI.We provide linguistically validated and culturally adapted versions of the COI suitable for use in all German- and Spanish-speaking countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heidi Radke, Natalia Andrea Reyes Rodriguez, Pilar Lafuente, Chiara Cianciolo, Paul Cella, Alexander Joeris
{"title":"Linguistic Validation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs Instrument for the German- and Spanish-Speaking Populations.","authors":"Heidi Radke, Natalia Andrea Reyes Rodriguez, Pilar Lafuente, Chiara Cianciolo, Paul Cella, Alexander Joeris","doi":"10.1055/a-2543-7681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2543-7681","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) is a widely used observer-reported outcome measure questionnaire for assessing pain in dogs with osteoarthritis. This study aimed to linguistically validate and culturally adapt the LOAD for German- and Spanish-speaking populations.The process followed the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy translation methodology and involved two forward translations, a reconciliation of the forward translation, back translations, expert reviews, and cognitive debriefing interviews with a representative sample of dog carers. A universal approach was adopted to generate Universal German and Universal Spanish versions of the LOAD suitable for use in all German- and Spanish-speaking countries.The two forward translations and the reconciliation phase showed 12 and 6 discrepancies for the German and Spanish LOAD, respectively. Comparing the backward translation with the original version identified 13 items or instructions in the German LOAD and 20 in the Spanish LOAD that required retranslation. The review panel resolved both conceptual and literal discrepancies, while input from cognitive interview participants contributed to 6 additional revisions for the Universal German version and 15 for the Universal Spanish versions of the LOAD.This stepwise approach resulted in linguistically validated and culturally adapted universal versions of the LOAD for the German- and Spanish-speaking populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144020272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Ex Vivo Comparison of Stainless Steel Cables to a Non-metallic Polymer Cerclage Cable in an Equine Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Model.","authors":"Lawrence I M Kadic, Chin-Chi Liu, Laura M Riggs","doi":"10.1055/a-2591-7825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2591-7825","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to compare the monotonic tensile strength and fatigue strength of a stainless steel cable (SSC) compared to a human non-metallic polymer cable (NMPC) in an <i>ex vivo</i> metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis model lacking a dorsal plate application.An <i>ex vivo</i> experimental biomechanical equine cadaver limb study. Ten metacarpophalangeal joints were collected from five adult Thoroughbred horses, euthanatized for reasons unrelated to orthopaedic disease. Each pair of metacarpophalangeal joints was randomly instrumented with either a 1.7-mm SSC or a NMPC. Each construct was tested in cyclic loading followed by a single cycle to failure in axial compression. Displacement at a target load of 200 N over 500 cycles at 1 Hz was recorded prior to single-cycle to failure testing.In cyclic testing, the overall movement of the NMPC constructs was more than that of the SSC constructs (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). In single-cycle testing, the maximum load achieved at failure in the SSC constructs was higher compared to the NMPC constructs (<i>p</i> = 0.0002).The results of this study do not support the use of a NMPC as a palmar/plantar tension band for metacarpophalangeal joint arthrodesis in horses suffering from a suspensory breakdown injury, because the stability of the SSC constructs outweighs the potential benefits and ease of application of the NMPC. However, additional <i>ex vivo</i> studies should be conducted to compare both cable systems with dorsal plate application on the metacarpophalangeal joint.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144052626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sergio A Arias, Cleuza M F Rezende, Hans J Menzel, Plínio F Mantovani, Letícia G Oliveira, Fátima M C Caldeira, Sheila C Rahal, Cássio R A Ferrigno, Matthew J Allen
{"title":"Kinetic and Kinematic Gait Analyses of Dogs with Undersized Cementless Stems (Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Coated) versus Cemented in Total Hip Replacement.","authors":"Sergio A Arias, Cleuza M F Rezende, Hans J Menzel, Plínio F Mantovani, Letícia G Oliveira, Fátima M C Caldeira, Sheila C Rahal, Cássio R A Ferrigno, Matthew J Allen","doi":"10.1055/a-2591-7747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2591-7747","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To use kinetic and kinematic analysis to determine whether a cementless femoral implanted with a bioactive coating can be an effective alternative to a cemented femoral stem.In the Cemented group, six dogs were implanted with a 316L stainless steel hip prosthesis. The six dogs in the Cementless group were implanted with a 316L stainless steel hip prosthesis with a biphasic calcium phosphate coating. Kinetic gait analysis was performed before the surgery and at 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 weeks postoperatively. Kinematic analyses were carried out before the surgery and at 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 weeks.A slow and sustained improvement in kinetic parameters occurred over time. Dogs implanted with the cemented prosthesis recovered normal preoperative values for maximal hip extension angle by 4 weeks after surgery. Dogs with cementless prosthesis had not recovered normal hip extension by 4 weeks. Despite this short-term change in hip mobility, there were no significant differences in gait between the two groups over the 4-month study period.No differences in gait between cementless and cemented prosthesis were observed throughout the postoperative period to the fourth month. Additionally, compensation and adaptation with gradual recovery of kinetic and kinematic parameters were evident.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144065089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Elastography and Applications in the Musculoskeletal System in Veterinary Medicine: From Physical Basis to Image Formation.","authors":"Wanessa Patrícia Rodrigues da Silva, Rafaela Rodrigues Ribeiro, Iago Martins Oliveira, Naida Cristina Borges","doi":"10.1055/a-2577-1449","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2577-1449","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a versatile imaging technique, surpassing conventional radiographic examinations in detecting certain alterations in the musculoskeletal system and showing effectiveness comparable to magnetic resonance imaging in assessing articular and periarticular soft tissues. The objective of this review is to discuss the physical principles of ultrasound elastography and its applications in the musculoskeletal system of veterinary medicine. This bibliographic review compiles relevant studies exploring elastography's physical basis, its technological development, and its clinical applications in veterinary contexts. Elastography complements B-mode ultrasound by assessing tissue stiffness, offering unique diagnostic insights beyond acoustic impedance and flow properties. Studies have demonstrated the potential of elastography in evaluating tendon injuries, muscle disorders, and bone healing, with promising results in dogs, horses and experimental models like sheep. Techniques such as compression elastography and shear wave elastography provide qualitative and quantitative data, enhancing the assessment of pathological changes. Shear wave elastography enables precise measurements of tissue elasticity, aiding the diagnosis, monitoring of healing and evaluation of therapeutic interventions. Despite technical challenges, elastography is a valuable tool that can optimize musculoskeletal diagnostics and treatment planning. Its expanding use in veterinary medicine underscores its clinical relevance and potential for widespread adoption as a complementary imaging modality.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment Outcome and Radiographic Appearance of Healed Tibial Tuberosity Avulsion Fractures in Skeletally Mature Dogs: 21 Cases (2016-2023).","authors":"Jaymie N Zweig, S Christopher Ralphs","doi":"10.1055/a-2577-1589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2577-1589","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aim of this study was to evaluate the function and radiographic appearance of healed tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures (TTAF) in dogs after they achieve skeletal maturity.This was a retrospective, single-centre cohort study. The medical records of skeletally mature dogs with previously treated TTAF were reviewed.Bilateral mediolateral stifle radiographs were obtained. Radiographic measurements of tibial plateau angle, patellar position (PP) and axial and transverse tibial tuberosity position were statistically evaluated. Treatment outcome was assessed via direct examination and owner evaluation.Twenty-one dogs were included. Treatment groups were open reduction and internal fixation with pins only (<i>n</i> = 9), open reduction and internal fixation with pins and tension band (<i>n</i> = 6) and non-surgical management with a cast (<i>n</i> = 6). In surgically managed cases, the tibial plateau angle and transverse tibial tuberosity position of TTAF stifles decreased while PP and axial tibial tuberosity position increased. Changes were not observed in the non-surgically managed group. The outcome of surgically managed cases was excellent. The outcome of non-surgically managed cases was reported by owners as good to excellent, although medial patellar luxation was observed in two dogs.Surgically managed TTAF result in altered tibial tuberosity and PP but lead to excellent outcomes despite morphologic changes at skeletal maturity. Non-surgically managed TTAF do not significantly alter tibial tuberosity and PP and result in good to excellent outcomes but may increase the risk of patellar luxation.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144038907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Lia Sullivan, Nathaniel R Ordway, Brian H Park, Pavlos Natsios, Massimo Petazzoni, Selena Tinga
{"title":"Biomechanical Comparison of Spacer Pin Fixation to Two Established Methods of Tibial Tuberosity Transposition Stabilization in Dogs.","authors":"Anna Lia Sullivan, Nathaniel R Ordway, Brian H Park, Pavlos Natsios, Massimo Petazzoni, Selena Tinga","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1793853","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1793853","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong> The aim of this cadaveric study was to compare the biomechanical outcomes of three methods of stabilization for tibial tuberosity transposition to treat medial patellar luxation: a complete osteotomy with a two-pin and tension band wire (TBW) fixation (TBW group), a partial osteotomy with a two-pin fixation (2 Pin group), and a partial osteotomy with a spacer pin fixation (Spacer Pin group).</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong> Thirty medium to large-sized canine cadaveric tibiae were dissected and randomly assigned to one of three groups: TBW, 2 Pin, and Spacer Pin groups. The patellar ligaments were loaded in tension until ultimate failure. Ultimate failure force and mode of failure were documented, stiffness was calculated, and the results were compared statistically between the three treatment groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> There were not any significant differences in ultimate failure force or stiffness between groups. All groups predominantly failed by patellar ligament failure, with distal tibial crest fracture/displacement being the second-most common mode in the 2 Pin and Spacer Pin groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> The mechanical properties of the spacer pin stabilization were not different from the TBW and 2 Pin groups. The spacer pin technique could be an alternative way to stabilize tibial tuberosity following tibial tuberosity transposition with a partial osteotomy based on this cadaveric load-to-failure model.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"127-134"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12074792/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modified Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy (AMA-Based CCWO) to Treat Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficient Stifle in 204 Dogs Over 50 Kg: Magnitude of the Craniocaudal Angulation of the Proximal Tibia and Rate of Surgical Site Infection.","authors":"Laurent Guénégo, Aldo Vezzoni, Luca Vezzoni","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1790511","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1790511","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong> The aim of this retrospective study was to report the magnitude of the craniocaudal angulation of the proximal tibia (CCAPT) quantified by the angle between the anatomical axis (AA) and the mechanical axis (MA), called the AMA angle, and the tibial plateau angle (TPA) in dogs >50 kg that were treated by cranial closing wedge osteotomy based on the AMA angle (AMA-based CCWO). Furthermore, the percentage of dogs in which the AA and MA could be aligned postoperatively and the rate of surgical site infection (SSI) were reported.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong> Medical records (between January 2016 and September 2023) were reviewed for 204 dogs that had AMA-based CCWO stabilized with a double locking plate (DLP) fixation with or without joint exploration plus a Robert Jones bandage (RJB) and were given postoperative antibiotics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> The median (range) preoperative AMA angle and TPA were 3.1° (0-5.1°) and 30° (22-49.6°), respectively, and the postoperative AMA angle and TPA were 0° (-2.4 to 1.6°) and 9.2° (4-15°), respectively. The AA and MA were aligned in 82% of dogs. Grade 4 healing occurred in all osteotomies by 8 weeks postoperatively. Except for one dog, no SSIs were recorded.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Concerning the magnitude of CCAPT in dogs >50 kg and the low SSI rate, AMA-based CCWO stabilized with a DLP fixation plus an RJB and postoperative antibiotics should be considered for treating cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifles in this subset of dogs.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"111-118"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12074791/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142300362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Does the Craniolateral Approach Provide Better Exposure to the Radius than the Craniomedial Approach for Internal Fracture Fixation in Dogs?","authors":"Kuan-Ting Lin, Daniel A Degner, Charles E DeCamp","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1788771","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1788771","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To compare the exposure of the craniolateral approach (CLA) with craniomedial approach (CMA) of the radius in dogs. To make general observations of each approach that may affect the ease of fracture repair.Six canine cadavers were used in the study to compare the exposed surface area, length, and width of radius with CLA and CMA (<i>n</i> = 12).The CLA exposed a larger surface area of the radius compared with the CMA (<i>p</i> = 0.01). The CLA of the radius had greater proximal width compared with the CMA (<i>p</i> = 0.01). There was no significant difference in the length of exposed radii with either approach.The CLA provided greater exposure for internal fixation of the radius in dogs.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"97-102"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparing the Accuracy of Patient-Specific Guide and Universal Guide for Distal Femoral Osteotomy in Dogs.","authors":"Jaeeon Cheon, Jinsu Kang, Namsoo Kim, Suyoung Heo","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1790219","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1790219","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong> To introduce a novel universal guide design for distal femoral osteotomy (DFO) to treat femoral deformities and other hindlimb orthopaedic diseases, and to compare its accuracy to the patient-specific guide in vitro and ex vivo on X-ray and computed tomography (CT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> Thirteen anatomic specimens of canine femurs and 13 3D-printed femoral bone models were subjected to DFO using a patient-specific and a universal guide. The anatomical lateral distal femoral angle and anteversion angle were measured on radiographic and CT images before and after surgical procedure and used to compare the accuracy of the surgical guides in treating uniplanar or biplanar deformities. Bone models were used to compare the accuracy with ex vivo models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> The mean correction errors were -1.18° to 0.72° on X-ray and -1.91° to 0.53° on CT scan. The analysis showed no statistically significant difference in the mean error between the groups based on type of guide used, nor in the mean error between groups based on whether anteversion correction was performed based on both the CT and X-ray imaging data.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Both the patient-specific and universal guides can produce accurate results in DFO surgery, and the universal guide shows potential as a useful surgical tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"103-110"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142127265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}