Fracture Fixation and Implants

Bone and Cartilage Interfaces With Orthopedic Implants: A Literature Review

Current knowledge reveals that the design of the implants closely mimicking the native structure is more likely to become well integrated.

Staphylococcal infection prevention using antibiotic-loaded mannitol-chitosan paste in a rabbit model of implant-associated osteomyelitis

This biomaterial may be useful in prevention and treatment of osteomyelitis and implant-associated infections.

Calcium sulfate antibiotic-impregnated bead implantation for deep surgical site infection associated with orthopedic surgery in small animals

Resolution of SSI was inconsistent.

Progressive Loss of Implant Fixation in a Preclinical Rat Model of Cemented Knee Arthroplasty

This preclinical model could be used to study early biological response to cemented fixation.

Radiographically confirmed outcomes after fracture repair with a PLS polyaxial locking system in 40 dogs and cats

Ancillary fixation should be strongly considered.

Distinct vasculotropic versus osteotropic features of S. agalactiae versus S. aureus implant‐associated bone infection in mice

This study establishes the first quantitative animal model of S. agalactiae osteomyelitis.

Stiffness of a type II external skeletal fixator and locking compression plate in a fracture gap model

Type II ESF generated stiffer constructs compared with LCP.

Evaluation of a Feline Bone Surrogate and In Vitro Mechanical Comparison of Small Interlocking Nail Systems in Mediolateral Bending

This model could be used for mechanical testing of implants designed for feline long bone osteosynthesis.

Biomechanical Comparison of a Notched Head Locking T-Plate and a Straight Locking Compression Plate in a Juxta-Articular Fracture Model

These findings may guide construct selection.

Tibial Apophyseal Percutaneous Pinning in Skeletally Immature Dogs: 25 Cases (2016-2019)

Long-term outcome post TAPP can be expected to be excellent.

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