Nikolaus Huels, Philipp Dautzenberg, Dana Keim, Oliver Harms, Johannes Siedenburg
{"title":"Complications and Long-Term Outcome in 30 Canine Total Hip Arthroplasties Using a Second-Generation Selective Laser Melted Screw Cup.","authors":"Nikolaus Huels, Philipp Dautzenberg, Dana Keim, Oliver Harms, Johannes Siedenburg","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1789264","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1789264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong> The aim of this study was to report complications and outcomes of a cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) system with a second-generation selective laser-melted screw cup (SCSL).</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong> All THA using the SCSL performed at a single institution between January 2017 and November 2022 were retrospectively evaluated. Patients with a minimum follow-up period of 12 months and complete medical records were included and analyzed for radiographic and clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Thirty THA with SCSL in 23 dogs were included in this study. Complications were observed in seven hips, comprising two minor and five major complications, with two hips experiencing two major complications. Among these seven major complications, six were associated with the femoral implant and one involved cup luxation. Of the 30 THA, 4 were explanted, while 26 remained in place for a median follow-up of 17.5 months (range, 12-38 months).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> No cases of late aseptic loosening were observed with SCSL. THA using SCSL helps reduce cup-associated complications and is appropriate for THA surgery, and the overall complication rate is comparable with that of other single-implant systems. Nevertheless, four hips were explanted.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"57-62"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037742","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":"Refracture of the Toy Breed Radius.","authors":"Kenneth Johnson","doi":"10.1055/a-2544-9567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2544-9567","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"38 2","pages":"iii"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143626950","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}
Fabian N Trefny, Mark Glyde, Giselle Hosgood, Alex Hayes, Robert Day
{"title":"Effect of Plate Length on Construct Stiffness and Strain in a Synthetic Short-Fragment Fracture Gap Model Stabilized with a 3.5-mm Locking Compression Plate.","authors":"Fabian N Trefny, Mark Glyde, Giselle Hosgood, Alex Hayes, Robert Day","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1789263","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1789263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong> To evaluate the effect of 3.5-mm locking compression plate (LCP) length on construct stiffness and plate and bone model strain in a synthetic, short-fragment, fracture-gap model.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong> Six replicates of 6-hole, 8-hole, 10-hole, and 12-hole LCP constructs on a short-fragment, tubular Delrin fracture gap model underwent four-point compression and tension bending. Construct stiffness and surface strain, calculated using three-dimensional digital image correlation, were compared across plate length and region of interest (ROI) on the construct.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> The 12-hole plates (80% plate-bone ratio) had significantly higher construct stiffness than 6-hole, 8-hole, and 10-hole plates and significantly lower plate strain than 6-hole plates at all ROIs. Strain on the bone model was significantly lower in constructs with 10-hole and 12-hole plates than 6-hole plates under both compression and tension bending.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> Incremental increases in construct stiffness and incremental decreases in plate strain were only identified when comparing 6-hole, 8-hole, and 10-hole plates to 12-hole plates, and 6-hole to 12-hole plates, respectively. Strain on the bone model showed an incremental decrease when comparing 6-hole to 10-hole and 12-hole plates. A long plate offered biomechanical advantages of increased construct stiffness and reduced plate and bone model strain, over a short plate in this in vitro model.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"63-70"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019481","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}
Daniel C Lomas, Ricky Cashmore, Daniel James, Paul L Jenkins
{"title":"The Impact of Double Pelvic Osteotomy on Dorsolateral Subluxation in 24 Dogs.","authors":"Daniel C Lomas, Ricky Cashmore, Daniel James, Paul L Jenkins","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1788919","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1788919","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong> The aim of this study was to determine the effect of double pelvic osteotomy (DPO) on dorsolateral subluxation (DLS) of the femoral head in a weight-bearing position.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong> Retrospective observational study with treatment effect analysis. Twenty-four client-owned dogs that underwent DPO due to hip dysplasia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> Computed tomography (CT) studies were performed on 24 dogs that underwent a DPO between 2015 and 2021. The patients were positioned with the femora in a weight-bearing position. The DLS score was measured pre-DPO, immediately post-DPO, and at follow-up to determine if DPO resulted in an increase in the DLS score.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> A total of 21 dogs underwent single-stage bilateral DPO and 3 dogs underwent unilateral DPO resulting in 45 hip joints available for analysis. Follow-up CT was available for 29 of these at a median of 51 days (range: 35-482 days). The mean DLS score was 36.1% ± 14.6 preoperatively, 71.4% ± 12.5 post-DPO, and 70.0% ± 15.3 at follow-up. The increase between the pre- and postoperative measurement was significant (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> DPO results in reduced subluxation of the femoral head in a weight-bearing position.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong> The in vivo results suggest that DPO will result in reduced femoral subluxation during weight-bearing.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"49-56"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141894833","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}
Daniel C Lomas, Ricky Cashmore, Daniel James, Paul L Jenkins
{"title":"Corrigendum: The Impact of Double Pelvic Osteotomy on Dorsolateral Subluxation in 24 Dogs.","authors":"Daniel C Lomas, Ricky Cashmore, Daniel James, Paul L Jenkins","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1795147","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1795147","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"e1"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143015868","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}
Hana Gunovska, Cesar Llanos, Ella Fitzgerald, Emili Alcoverro, Katharina Flatz, César Gomes, Sergio A Gomes
{"title":"Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Gracilis Myopathy in Dogs.","authors":"Hana Gunovska, Cesar Llanos, Ella Fitzgerald, Emili Alcoverro, Katharina Flatz, César Gomes, Sergio A Gomes","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1793942","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1793942","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong> Gracilis myopathy is a well-recognized syndrome of weight-bearing gait abnormality; however, detailed description of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of gracilis myopathy is lacking in the literature. This study aims to describe in detail CT and MRI features of gracilis myopathy.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong> This is a retrospective study. Medical records of dogs with characteristic gait and available pelvic limb MRI or CT, presenting to four referral institutions, were reviewed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Seven cases with MRI (3/7) or CT (4/7) were included, all German Shepherd dogs. MRI findings in all cases included a well-defined, T1-/T2-/proton density-weighted hypointense band along the axial margin of the gracilis muscle, shorter affected muscles, thickening and T2W/STIR hyperintensity with contrast enhancement at the symphyseal tendon, and concurrent focal indentation of the axial border of the gracilis muscle. CT findings included a hyperattenuating band (4/4), single instances of contrast enhancement at the origin of the muscle, thickening of the tendon at the origin and insertion, and concurrent thickening at the musculotendinous muscle.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> CT and MRI can present advantages in correctly identifying the specific muscles affected within the gracilis-semitendinosus muscle complex. Both modalities can localize anatomically lesions in detail, for instance at the origin or insertion of the muscle, which could present advantages in novel treatment strategies for this condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"87-95"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142640265","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}
Claudio Motta, Anna Maria Condon, Mark Andrew Owen, Andrew Craig, Patrick Alan Ridge, Maria Carolina Perez Perez, William Henry George Oxley
{"title":"Feline Shoulder Arthrodesis Using 3D-printed Patient-specific Guides.","authors":"Claudio Motta, Anna Maria Condon, Mark Andrew Owen, Andrew Craig, Patrick Alan Ridge, Maria Carolina Perez Perez, William Henry George Oxley","doi":"10.1055/a-2511-8272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2511-8272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong> This case series aims to explore the application of 3D-printed patient-specific guides (PSG) in feline shoulder arthrodesis, addressing the scarcity of literature on this procedure in cats. The primary objectives include assessing the feasibility, accuracy, and outcomes of the procedure in four feline cases.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> The study employed a retrospective analysis of cases involving feline shoulder arthrodesis performed using PSG. Surgical planning utilized CAD-based techniques, and 3D-printed guides were created for precise osteotomies and implant placement. Follow-ups included radiographic assessments, re-examinations, and owner-reported outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Four feline cases with distinct shoulder issues were successfully treated using PSG. Postoperative management, radiographic evaluations, and long-term follow-ups revealed positive outcomes in terms of limb function and patient activity. The study demonstrates the potential of PSG in achieving accurate humeroscapular alignment in feline shoulder arthrodesis.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong> This case series highlights the clinical significance of PSG in enhancing the precision of humeroscapular alignment during feline shoulder arthrodesis. The positive outcomes observed in various shoulder pathologies suggest that this technique could contribute to improved surgical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143076423","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}
Ryan Swepson, James Crowley, Mark Glyde, Brett de Bruyn, Dan Wills, Lucas Beierer, Mark Newman, Chris Tan
{"title":"Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of 1.5-mm Locking Plate Fixation for 30 Radial and Ulnar Fractures in Dogs.","authors":"Ryan Swepson, James Crowley, Mark Glyde, Brett de Bruyn, Dan Wills, Lucas Beierer, Mark Newman, Chris Tan","doi":"10.1055/a-2509-3638","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2509-3638","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong> This study aimed to report clinical and radiographic outcomes of dogs that underwent radial and ulnar fracture repair using 1.5-mm locking plate systems.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong> Dogs that had radial and ulnar fractures repaired using 1.5-mm locking compression plate systems at four referral hospitals were retrospectively included. Signalment, body weight, fracture aetiology, fracture location and configuration, radius diameter, plate-bone ratio, repair method, clinical and radiographic outcomes, complications, and time to last follow-up were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Thirty fractures in 28 dogs were included. Median body weight was 2.4 kg (range 1.3-5.5 kg). The mean length of the proximal segment relative to the total length of the radius was 67% (range 33-93%). The mean diameter of the radius at its isthmus was 4.9 mm (range 3.1-6.1 mm). The mean plate-bone ratio was 64% (range 48-89%). Radiographic union was documented in 29/30 fractures at a median of 8 weeks postoperatively. Of the cases with long-term follow-up available, 21/24 had a full function and 3/24 had an acceptable function. Five complications occurred, including infection (<i>n</i> = 2), screw migration (<i>n</i> = 1), bandage sores (<i>n</i> = 1), and peri-plate fracture (<i>n</i> = 1).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> In this population of miniature and toy-breed dogs, 1.5-mm locking plates provided effective fixation for radial and ulnar fractures. Despite complications in 5/30 fractures, radial union occurred in 29/30, and no dog had an unacceptable function at the last follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143076419","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}
Fátima Maria C Caldeira, Sheila C Rahal, Guilherme R Cassanego, Celso R Ribeiro, Sergio A A Serrato, Carlos E Mele, Paulo Masseran
{"title":"In Vitro Biomechanical Study of Femoral Neck Fracture Fixation with Two or Three Cannulated Screws in Dogs.","authors":"Fátima Maria C Caldeira, Sheila C Rahal, Guilherme R Cassanego, Celso R Ribeiro, Sergio A A Serrato, Carlos E Mele, Paulo Masseran","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1788802","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1788802","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong> To evaluate the in vitro mechanical properties of basilar fractures of the femoral neck stabilized with two or three titanium-cannulated screws in dogs.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong> Ex vivo study.</p><p><strong>Sample population: </strong> Cadaveric canine femur (<i>n</i> = 21).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> The bones were divided as follows: Group 1: control (no osteotomy); Group 2: osteotomy and stabilization with two cannulated screws; and Group 3: osteotomy and stabilization with three cannulated screws. All groups were tested with destructive axial compression with load applied to the femoral head. The stiffness, load, and displacement were evaluated at the failure of Group 1, and the yield load and displacement of Groups 2 and 3.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> The placement of the three cannulated screws was more demanding than two cannulated screws because of the risk of cortical perforation, especially in the trochanteric fossa area. The smaller the width of the femoral neck, the higher the risk of cortical bone wall perforation. The intact control bones were stiffer (674 N/mm) than both the two-screw repair (90 N/mm) and three-screw repair (120 N/mm) groups (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The failure load was greatest for Group 1 (2692 N). The yield loads for Groups 3 and 2 were 586 and 303 N, respectively. There was no difference between groups for displacement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> In vitro cadaveric models of femoral neck basilar fractures repaired with three cannulated screws were significantly stronger than two cannulated screws, but the clinical efficacy must be evaluated by comparing them in vitro with noncannulated stainless steel screws.</p>","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":" ","pages":"18-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876578","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":"It is 316L Stainless Steel-So It should be Good.","authors":"Kenneth A Johnson","doi":"10.1055/a-2498-8319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2498-8319","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51204,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"38 1","pages":"v-vi"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142984151","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}