Fracture Fixation and Implants

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses on Animal Models Used in Bone Adhesive Research

This systematic review highlights the relevant parameters for design of experimental bone adhesive studies.

Defining a safe corridor for trans-iliac pin placement in cats

A theoretical defined safe corridor is available for trans-iliac pin placement in cats.

Zürich cementless total hip arthroplasty as a treatment option for capital physeal fractures in dogs: Outcome in 53 cases

Zürich cementless total hip arthroplasty is viable for surgical management of CPF.

An experimental study on stress-shielding effects of locked compression plates in fixing intact dog femur

Stress-shielding effects of LCP are significantly weaker than that of LC-DCP.

3D-printed, bioactive ceramic scaffold with rhBMP-2 in treating critical femoral bone defects in rabbits using the induced membrane technique

This grafting material demonstrated potential as an alternative graft material.

Preventing Staphylococcus aureus stainless steel-associated infections in orthopaedics. A systematic review and meta-analysis of animal literature

A bioresorbable polymer yielded improved infection-related outcomes against MSSA and MRSA stainless steel infections.

Clinical application of the small I-Loc interlocking nail in 30 feline fractures: A prospective study

The I-Loc may be advantageous for fixation of epimetaphyseal fractures.

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.

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