Veterinary surgery : VS
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Feb 2012
Influence of partial lateral corpectomy with and without hemilaminectomy on canine thoracolumbar stability: a biomechanical study.
To analyze the biomechanical changes induced by partial lateral corpectomy (PLC) and a combination of PLC and hemilaminectomy in a T13-L3 spinal segment in nonchondrodystrophic dogs. ⋯ PLC might lead to some spinal instability; these changes are enhanced when a hemilaminectomy is added.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Feb 2012
Comparison of the effects of two screw insertion patterns on bone fragment translocation in a 3.5 mm dynamic compression plate and a 3.5 mm limited-contact dynamic compression plate.
To compare the effects of screw insertion pattern, plate type, application of bone reduction forceps, and additional load screw insertion in an 8-hole 3.5 mm dynamic compression plate (DCP) and limited-contact dynamic compression plate (LC-DCP) on bone fragment translocation (BFT) in a fracture gap model. ⋯ A tight neutral screw in the same bone fragment as the load screw or bone clamps that tightly secure the plate to the bone can limit BFT.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Dec 2011
Combined intramedullary and external skeletal fixation of metatarsal and metacarpal fractures in 12 dogs and 19 cats.
To report surgical technique, clinical experiences, and long-term outcomes of combined intramedullary/external skeletal fixation of metatarsal (MT) and metacarpal (MC) fractures in dogs and cats. ⋯ Combined intramedullary/external fixation of MT/MC fractures is viable, particularly juxta-articular fractures. Pin penetration of MT-phalangeal or MC-phalangeal joints may cause morbidity and requires further study.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Oct 2011
Influence of a resilient, hard-carbon thin film on drilling efficiency and thermogenesis.
To determine changes in drill bit performance attributable to application of a triaxially resilient, hard-carbon thin film. ⋯ Bits with the carbon nanofilm completed osteotomy faster and generated less heat than control bits. Test bits also had less degradation of drilling performance with repeated use.
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Veterinary surgery : VS · Aug 2011
Combination tibial plateau leveling osteotomy and transverse corrective osteotomy of the proximal tibia for the treatment of complex tibial deformities in 12 dogs.
To describe a surgical technique, and outcome, for treatment of proximal tibial deformity (varus, valgus, excessive tibial plateau angle [eTPA], tibial torsion and patellar luxation) by combined tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) and transverse corrective osteotomy. ⋯ Long-term clinical outcome of combination TPLO and transverse corrective osteotomy was excellent, and had a high owner satisfaction. Healing times were comparable to standard TPLO with a similar complication rate.