The use of lateral arthroscopy portals for the management of a fragmented lateral coronoid process in an English Bulldog.

Objective: To report a case of unilateral lateral coronoid process fragmentation in a dog treated via lateral elbow arthroscopy portals.

Animal: A 9-month old male intact English Bulldog.

Study Design: Case report.

Radiation exposure to the orthopedic surgeon-a dosimetric comparison of two mini C-arm fluoroscopy models: a pilot study.

Objective: Perform a cadaveric experimental pilot study to measure and compare potential radiation exposure to an orthopedic surgeon from 2 different-generation mini C-arm models during a simulated orthopedic surgery.

Sample: 16 radiation dosimeters.

Methods: Mock surgery setups were constructed with a canine cadaver thoracic limb and 2 different-generation mini C-arm models.

The use of lateral arthroscopy portals for the management of bilateral osteochondritis dissecans of the radial head in an English bulldog.

Objective: To report a case of bilateral radial head osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in a dog treated via lateral elbow arthroscopy portals.

Study Design: Case report.

Animals: Six month old female spayed English bulldog.

Biomechanical Comparison of Three Stabilization Methods for Tibial Tuberosity Fractures in Dogs: A Cadaveric Study.

Objective:  The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical properties of a hybrid external skeletal fixator (HESF) construct to the placement of paired interfragmentary Kirschner wires alone, and pin and tension band wire (PTBW) fixation for the stabilization of simulated tibial tuberosity fractures in dogs.

Study Design:  Tibias were harvested from 12 skeletally mature dog cadavers weighing 20 to 30 kg. An osteotomy was made through the base of the tibial tuberosity, which was subsequently repaired with either paired Kirschner wires, PTBW fixation or a HESF.

Use of a hybrid external skeletal fixator construct for managing tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in three dogs.

Case Description: 3 juvenile (4 to 5 months of age) medium- to large-breed or crossbred dogs were evaluated for sudden unilateral non-weight-bearing lameness in a pelvic limb after a fall during strenuous activity.

Clinical Findings: All dogs had non-weight-bearing lameness (n = 2) or bore minimal weight (1) on the affected pelvic limb, had soft tissue swelling over the cranial aspect of the stifle joint in the affected limb, seemed to resist manipulation of the affected joint, and had tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture confirmed with radiography.

Treatment And Outcome: Each dog underwent surgical fracture reduction and stabilization with a hybrid circular-linear external skeletal fixator construct with interfragmentary Kirschner wires used to stabilize the avulsed tibial tuberosity.

Feasibility and efficacy of ultrasonographic and laparoscopic guidance for microwave ablation of clinically normal canine ovaries.

Objective: To determine the optimal energy profile for and to assess the feasibility and efficacy of ultrasonographic and laparoscopic guidance for microwave ablation (MWA) of clinically normal canine ovaries.

Sample: 44 extirpated ovaries from 22 healthy dogs.

Procedures: In the first of 2 trials, 13 dogs underwent oophorectomy by routine laparotomy.

Use of combined transarticular pinning and external skeletal fixation for the reduction and stabilization of multiple metatarsophalangeal luxations in a cat.

Case Summary: A 1-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat presented for evaluation of a non-weight bearing right pelvic limb lameness after falling from a 4 m height. On orthopedic examination there was substantial swelling and pain on manipulation of the right pes. Radiographs were obtained under sedation, and these revealed dorsoproximal luxations of the third, fourth and fifth metatarsophalangeal joints, and lateral rotation of the second digit.

Survey of instructor and student impressions of a high-fidelity model in canine ovariohysterectomy surgical training.

Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of a high-fidelity model for teaching ovariohysterectomy (OHE) to veterinary students.

Study Design: Longitudinal survey.

Sample Population: Clinicians with ≥2 years postgraduate experience in small animal surgery and a sophomore veterinary student population at 1 institution.

Assessment of the effects of diet and physical rehabilitation on radiographic findings and markers of synovial inflammation in dogs following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.

OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of an omega-3 fatty acid and protein-enriched diet, physical rehabilitation, or both on radiographic findings and markers of synovial inflammation in dogs following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy and arthroscopic surgery for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament disease. DESIGN Randomized, prospective clinical trial. ANIMALS 48 dogs with unilateral cranial cruciate ligament disease.

Comparison of iatrogenic articular cartilage injury in canine stifle arthroscopy versus medial parapatellar mini-arthrotomy in a cadaveric model.

Objective: To assess iatrogenic articular cartilage injury (IACI) resulting from arthroscopy versus medial parapatellar mini-arthrotomy of the stifle.

Study Design: Paired comparison of canine cadaver stifles treated with arthroscopy or mini-arthrotomy ANIMALS: Paired canine stifles from 14 cadavers (≥20 kg).

Methods: Stifles (N = 28) were assigned to arthroscopy or arthrotomy.