Effect of Plate Type on Tibial Plateau Levelling and Medialization Osteotomy for Treatment of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Concomitant Medial Patellar Luxation in Small Breed Dogs: An In Vitro Study.

Objective:  The main aim of this study was to determine the effective magnitude of proximal tibial segment medialization achievable during tibial plateau levelling and medialization osteotomy (TPLO-M) with Fixin 1.9-2.5 mm pre-contoured T plates with three different offsets.

Use of a Transarticular Calcaneo-Tibial Locking Plate for Temporary Immobilization of the Tarsocrural Joint following Surgical Repair of Common Calcaneal Tendon Rupture in Eight Dogs.

Objective:  The purpose of this clinical communication is to report the management of common calcaneal tendon rupture in dogs using a transarticular calcaneo-tibial locking plate as a method of temporary immobilization of the tarsocrural joint to support primary repair of the common calcaneal tendon.

Study Design:  Dogs presented with partial or complete common calcaneal tendon rupture treated with primary tendon repair supported by the transarticular calcaneo-tibial locking plate technique from July 2016 to December 2019 were included. The tarsus was placed at a standing angle of 150 degrees and the pre-contoured Fixin locking 'L' or 'T' plate was medially applied with two locking screws inserted in the calcaneus and two screws inserted in the distal tibia.

Fracture Repair in Cats Using a Conical Coupling Mini 1.9 to 2.5 mm Locking Plate System.

Objective:  The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the clinical application of the Fixin mini 1.9 to 2.5 system for the treatment of long bone fractures in cats.

Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis Fracture Reduction Techniques in Small Animals.

Indirect fracture reduction is used to align diaphyseal fractures when using minimally invasive fracture repair. Indirect reduction achieves functional fracture reduction without opening the fracture site. The limb is restored to length and spatial alignment is achieved to ensure proper angular and rotational alignment.

Effect of screw insertion torque on push-out and cantilever bending properties of five different angle-stable systems.

Objective: To compare the screw push-out strength and resistance to cantilever bending of 5 different angle-stable systems using 4 different insertion torque values to tighten locking screws.

Study Design: In vitro mechanical testing of 5 screw-plate constructs.

Sample Population: Screw plate constructs (n = 60) were tested; 12 of each design, 3 for each torque value.

Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis fracture reduction techniques in small animals.

Indirect fracture reduction is used to align diaphyseal fractures in small animals when using minimally-invasive fracture repair. Indirect reduction achieves functional fracture reduction without opening the fracture site. The limb is restored to length and spatial alignment is achieved to ensure proper angular and rotational alignment.