- Dedicated Tibial Tuberosity Fixation Plates Provide Comparable Stiffness to Pin and Figure-of-eight Wire Constructs in Ex Vivo Stabilization of Laterally Transposed Tibial Crests. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Sep 25. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: TPF8W and the RLPS provided similar mechanical resistance to forces acting on the TTT and were superior to methods that did not engage the distal tibial crest.
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- Zurich Mini Cementless Total Hip Replacement in Cats: Specific Considerations and Short-Term Outcomes in 11 Cats (17 Hips). [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Sep 21. [Online ahead of print]VC
- Total hip replacement (THR) in cats remains uncommon due to species-specific anatomical features, including limited acetabular retroversion, mismatch between femoral canal and acetabular size, and technical difficulty during femoral preparation related to sclerosis secondary to slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE), the main indication in this species. These factors complicate implant selectio…
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- Evaluation of the Sit Test. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Sep; 39(5):279.VC
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- Quantification of Caudal Osteointegration Surface Exposure after Uncemented Total Hip Replacement Stem Implantation: Effect of Stem Size and Implantation Depth. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Sep 17. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: Complete, circumferential coverage of the proximal BFX stem is not possible. Stems should be properly distalized to reduce the exposed caudal integration surface while maintaining proper hip biomechanics. The caudal bone defect produced by femoral canal preparation progressively widens and migrates distally as stem size and depth increase. Familiarity with these features, not visible on a craniolateral approach, may be useful for surgeons performing canine uncemented hip replacement with the caudal approach.
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- Outcome of Repairing Canine Proximal Tibial Apophyseal-Epiphyseal Salter-Harris Fractures with Apophyseal Pin and Tension-Band Wire as a Sole Fixation Method. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Sep 06. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: Repairing proximal tibial apophyseal-epiphyseal fractures with APTBW as a sole fixation method resulted in a high rate of union and restoration of normal mean TPA and mMPTA. Routine fixation of the epiphysis may not be necessary in this fracture type.
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- Comparing Implant Removal Rates After Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy Performed on a Mobile Service versus in a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Center: 916 Cases. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Sep 02. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: There was a significantly higher risk of implant removal when TPLO was performed on a mobile basis in comparison to TPLO performed in an orthopaedic exclusive surgical centre.
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- Anatomy and Ultrasound-Guided Injection of the Deep Branch of the Lateral Palmar Nerve in the Horse: A Cadaveric Study. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Sep 02. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: The current study provided new detailed information regarding the anatomy of the DBLPaN and of the PSL innervation. The DBLPaN was injected with an accuracy that would be of clinical value. These findings provide a foundation for the development of more specific diagnostic analgesic techniques and warrant further in vivo investigation.
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- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Standing Needle Arthroscopy of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint in 36 Horses. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Sep 02. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: Standing needle arthroscopy of the DIPJ is a safe, minimally invasive technique providing diagnostic and therapeutic benefits while avoiding risks of general anaesthesia.
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- Race Performance Following Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoropatellar and Tarsocrural Osteochondrosis in Juvenile Thoroughbreds. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Aug 30. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: Racing performance after FP or TC OC surgery was comparable to that of unaffected controls. Bilateral cases performed as successfully as unilateral.
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- Torsional Strength Reduction of Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculi) Femora is Not Significantly Different after Insertion of Cortical Screws, Locking Screws or Kirschner Wires. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Aug 20. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that, although self-tapping cortical screws induce greater volumetric bone loss than locking screws in rabbit femora, this damage does not translate into significant differences in torsional rigidity, yield torque, ultimate rotation or ultimate torque among the tested implants. Implant insertion alone is therefore unlikely to be the primary contributor to catastrophic failure seen with specific fracture repair techniques in the rabbit.
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- Computed Tomographic Measurement of Cementless Total Hip Replacement Implant Orientation. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Aug 18. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: The reported technique for measurement of BFX total hip replacement implant orientation is highly repeatable and allows objective measurement of implant orientation, including parameters which are not accessible radiographically.
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- Preclinical Cyclic Testing of Adjunctive Fixation of the Humeral Epicondyle in a Lateral Condylar Fracture Model: Ex Vivo Comparison of a Locking Plate versus a Light-curable Composite. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Aug 17. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: Cyclic testing support the use of AdhFix as adjunctive fixation in humeral condylar fractures.
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- Trochlear Ridge Prosthetic Replacement Surgery in 20 Dogs with Medial Patellar Luxation: Clinical and Radiographic Findings. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Aug 14. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: The RidgeStop implant prevented MPL in most patients with a low complication rate. Recurrent luxation was an uncommon complication and may be associated with a higher preoperative grade. Proximal patellar ligament thickening and stifle effusion were common short-to-medium term radiographic findings.
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- The Utility of Routine Radiographic Follow-Up for Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Undergoing Uncomplicated Cranial Closing Wedge Ostectomy. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Aug 11. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: Radiographic findings at routine follow-up altered rehabilitation regimes in 14 to 28% of dogs after CCWO, even when there were no concerns from the owners or on examination. We, therefore, recommend performing radiographs as routine at follow-up after CCWO even when the recovery appears uneventful.
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- Axial Compression Behaviour of Locking Plate Constructs in Different Fixation Functions in the Canine Femur. [Journal Article]Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2026 Aug 11. [Online ahead of print]VC
- CONCLUSIONS: Fixation function strongly influences the mechanical behaviour of locking plate constructs. Restoration of the bone column promotes load sharing and is associated with increased construct stiffness under axial compression. Bridge fixation places greater mechanical demand on the implant, increasing susceptibility to plastic deformation.
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