Three-dimensional kinematics of the canine carpal bones imaged with computed tomography after ex vivo axial limb loading and palmar ligament transection.

Objective: To describe normal antebrachiocarpal joint kinematic motion during axial loading and to describe the effect of palmar radiocarpal ligament (PRL) and palmar ulnocarpal ligament (PUL) transection on this motion.

Sample Population: Ten forelimbs from 5 adult greyhound cadavers.

Methods: Limbs were placed in a custom jig and computed tomography images of limbs were obtained in neutral and extended positions.

Effect of proximal translation of the osteotomized tibial tuberosity during tibial tuberosity advancement on patellar position and patellar ligament angle.

Background: Cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency is a common orthopaedic problem in canine patients. This cadaveric and radiographic study was performed with the aim of determining the effect of proximal translation of the tibial tuberosity during tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) on patellar position (PP) and patellar ligament angle (PLA).

Results: Disarticulated left hind limb specimens harvested from medium to large breed canine cadavers (n = 6) were used for this study.