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View article: Prevalence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae and association with hip dysplasia in Rhodesian Ridgebacks in Germany
Prevalence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae and association with hip dysplasia in Rhodesian Ridgebacks in Germany Open
Congenital anomalies affecting the spinal column are frequently observed in certain dog breeds. One such condition occurs at the junction between the lower back and the sacrum, where vertebrae exhibit mixed structural characteristics. This…
View article: Tensile strength testing in feline skin with different sizes of nylon suture material: a biomechanical in vitro study
Tensile strength testing in feline skin with different sizes of nylon suture material: a biomechanical in vitro study Open
Objectives This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the failure loads and failure types of sutured feline skin samples using different sizes of nylon (polyamide 6/6.6) suture material. Methods A total of 88 skin samples from the lateral thora…
View article: High-rise syndrome in cats (part 2): injury patterns and survival rate
High-rise syndrome in cats (part 2): injury patterns and survival rate Open
Objectives This two-part study investigates the relationship between risk factors, injury patterns and survival rates in cats affected by high-rise syndrome (HRS). By identifying key prognostic and predictive factors, such as age, fall hei…
View article: High-rise syndrome in cats (part 1): epidemiology and risk factors
High-rise syndrome in cats (part 1): epidemiology and risk factors Open
Objectives High-rise syndrome (HRS) is one of the most common causes of trauma in cats; however, significant inconsistencies remain in the literature regarding the relationship between fall height and injury severity, as well as epidemiolo…
View article: Ultrasonographic examination of the patellar ligament after capsular and fascial imbrication for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs
Ultrasonographic examination of the patellar ligament after capsular and fascial imbrication for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs Open
Introduction Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is the most common orthopedic condition in dogs, with many surgical options available for its treatment. Thickening of the patellar ligament after capsular and fascial imbrication (CFI) …
View article: Healing of Comminuted Fractures of Long Bones in Dogs
Healing of Comminuted Fractures of Long Bones in Dogs Open
Fracture healing in dogs is a complex process influenced by factors such as age, weight, fracture type, and underlying conditions. Among fractures, complex diaphyseal comminuted fractures stand out due to their susceptibility to complicati…
View article: Tensile testing in feline ventral abdominal coeliotomy closure with different sizes of polydioxanone suture material: a biomechanical study
Tensile testing in feline ventral abdominal coeliotomy closure with different sizes of polydioxanone suture material: a biomechanical study Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the load and type of failure of the sutured ventral abdominal fascia of cats with different sizes of suture material made of polydioxanone (PDX) (2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0 USP). Methods …
View article: Microbial Colonization of Explants after Osteosynthesis in Small Animals: Incidence and Influencing Factors
Microbial Colonization of Explants after Osteosynthesis in Small Animals: Incidence and Influencing Factors Open
Despite recent advancements in antibiotics, hygienic measures, and peri-operative systemic antibiotics, post-operative infections in osteosynthesis remain prevalent and continue to be among the most common surgical complications, leading t…
View article: Surgical management of urethral obstruction secondary to perineal liposarcoma in a dog: a case report
Surgical management of urethral obstruction secondary to perineal liposarcoma in a dog: a case report Open
View article: Indications for the removal of implants after fracture healing: A comparison between human and veterinary medicine
Indications for the removal of implants after fracture healing: A comparison between human and veterinary medicine Open
Indications for implant removal after fracture healing are still under debate in both human and veterinary medicine. Although hardware removal is a common procedure, it should not be undertaken lightly. Intra and post-operative complicatio…
View article: Treatment of acquired pyloric stenosis via Y-U pyloroplasty in a Burmese cat
Treatment of acquired pyloric stenosis via Y-U pyloroplasty in a Burmese cat Open
Case summary An 11-year-old female spayed Burmese cat was presented for chronic intermittent vomiting. Previous medical and dietary treatments were unsuccessful. Endoscopically, a narrow pyloric outlet was found and Y-U pyloroplasty was pe…
View article: Intra-articular osteoma in the stifle joint of a cat
Intra-articular osteoma in the stifle joint of a cat Open
Case summary A 13-year-old male castrated cat was referred to our clinic for a 2-month history of right hindlimb lameness. Radiographs and CT showed a solid bony mass within the stifle joint. The mass was resected by arthrotomy and osteoto…
View article: Patellar luxation and concomitant cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs - A review
Patellar luxation and concomitant cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs - A review Open
A patellar luxation and concomitant cranial cruciate ligament rupture is a common pathology in dogs. Diagnosis is based on clinical evidence of a patellar luxation and stifle joint instability. However, diagnostic imaging is required to as…
View article: Prevalence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae in dogs in Berlin
Prevalence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae in dogs in Berlin Open
Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LTV) are abnormally formed vertebrae of congenital origin. Dogs with LTV are predisposed to premature degeneration of the lumbosacral spine and hip dysplasia due to a weakened sacroiliac attachment. More…
View article: Risk factors and long-term surgical outcome of patellar luxation and concomitant cranial cruciate ligament rupture in small breed dogs
Risk factors and long-term surgical outcome of patellar luxation and concomitant cranial cruciate ligament rupture in small breed dogs Open
Concomitant cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR) is a common complication in small breed dogs with patellar luxation (PL) with an elusive pathogenesis. Surgical treatment is available and commonly includes remodelling osteotomies. Whil…
View article: Evaluation of the possibility of the existence of low-grade positioning dependent iatrogenic nerve injuries in small animals on the feline model
Evaluation of the possibility of the existence of low-grade positioning dependent iatrogenic nerve injuries in small animals on the feline model Open
Positioning dependent neurological injuries present a well-known aetiological factor in human medicine with serious negative consequences for the patient. In animals, iatrogenic nerve injuries caused by inappropriate perioperative position…
View article: Effect of intraoperative positioning on postoperative neurological status in cats after perineal urethrostomy
Effect of intraoperative positioning on postoperative neurological status in cats after perineal urethrostomy Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate and quantify the changes in neurological status in cats after perineal urethrostomy performed in dorsal and ventral recumbency. Methods This was a prospective, randomised study. Twenty male …
View article: Effect of intraoperative positioning on the diameter of the vertebral canal in cats during perineal urethrostomy (cadaveric study)
Effect of intraoperative positioning on the diameter of the vertebral canal in cats during perineal urethrostomy (cadaveric study) Open
Objectives The objective of this study was to quantify the changes in the diameter of the vertebral canal in the lumbosacral and sacrococcygeal column (L6–Co2) in cats in dorsal and ventral recumbency, simulating real body positioning duri…