Repeatability and reproducibility of a tomographic method for measuring tibial torsion in dogs with medial patellar luxation.

Objective: To describe a new method for the tomographic measurement of canine tibial torsion, evaluate its repeatability and reproducibility, measure the torsion in 40 canine tibiae using both the new and traditional methods, and compare the results.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Sample Population: Tomographic study of the tibiae (n = 40) of client-owned dogs with medial patellar luxation (MPL).

Stifle arthrodesis in dogs using semi-circular saw: Cadaveric study.

The aim of this study was to develop a novel surgical technique for stifle arthrodesis in dogs using a semicircular saw for tibial and femoral ostectomies through a medial approach. Ten pelvic limbs from five canine cadavers underwent stifle arthrodesis. Prior to the surgical procedure, the limbs were radiographed to rule out musculoskeletal abnormalities.