June 2017

Mineral status in canine medial coronoid process disease: a cohort study using analysis of hair by mass spectrometry
A role for mineral imbalance including copper, sulphur and zinc in the aetiopathogenesis of canine MCPD is suggested.
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Determination of reference values and frequency of occurrence of patella alta in German shepherd dogs: a retrospective study
The risk of hip dysplasia is twice as high in dogs with higher patellar ligament length to patella length ratio
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Long-term genetic selection reduced prevalence of hip and elbow dysplasia in 60 dog breeds
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and elbow dysplasia (ED) impact the health and welfare of all dogs. The first formally organized assessment scheme to improve canine health centered on reducing the prevalence of these orthopedic disorders.
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Evaluation of a new method to determine the tibial tuberosity advancement distance required to reduce the patellar tendon-tibial plateau angle to 90° with the modified Maquet technique in dogs
The osteotomy axis and cage position method incorporating a 5-mm distal patellar translation distance has the potential to improve success rates for achieving a PTA of 90°
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Metacarpophalangeal joint injury patterns on magnetic resonance imaging: A comparison in racing Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds
Findings supported the use of low-field MRI as a whole-organ assessment tool for suspected metacarpophalangeal joint injuries.
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