July 2015

The effects of positioning, reason for screening and the referring veterinarian on prevalence estimates of canine hip dysplasia
Inter-observer agreement for hip conformation was moderately low, resulting in >7% variation in prevalence estimates for dysplasia
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Stress-related biomarkers in dogs administered regional anaesthesia or fentanyl for analgesia during stifle surgery
In the study, the regional anaesthesia techniques used were found to be excellent alternatives to fentanyl administration
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An optimised injection technique for the navicular bursa that avoids the deep digital flexor tendon
The lateral injection technique for the navicular bursa avoids penetration of the DDFT, although risk of synovial penetration must be considered when there is potential DIP joint or DFTS infection
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Variance associated with subject velocity and trial repetition during force platform gait analysis in a heterogeneous population of clinically normal dogs
Wider velocity ranges facilitate capture of valid trials with little to no effect on GRF in normal trotting dogs
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Intra-articular administration of lidocaine in anaesthetized dogs: pharmacokinetic profile and safety on cardiovascular and nervous systems
Pending further studies, veterinarians should consider the possibility of side effects occurring following the intra-articular administration of local anaesthetics
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Platelet-rich plasma in orthopedic therapy: a comparative systematic review of clinical and experimental data in equine and human musculoskeletal lesions
The use of PRP in musculoskeletal lesions, although safe and promising, has still not shown strong evidence in clinical scenarios
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