Fracture Fixation and Implants

The cases in this series had acceptable outcomes despite a high risk of complications.

Comorbidities may be associated with mortality.

Change in biomarker levels was found to be more indicative of implant fixation status than any single measurement.

The small I-Loc nails may be valid alternatives to other osteosynthesis options for feline fracture repair.

LCP may be a more suitable implant for stabilizing complex diaphyseal tibial fractures in cats.

Pantarsal arthrodesis offers a predictably good medium to long-term outcome in spite of a high risk of complications.

Blount-staples and RigidTacksTM are adequate implants for total temporary epiphysiodesis.

This study does not provide evidence to support administration of prophylactic oral antimicrobial medications after unilateral TPLO.

PLS offers a durable locking system, even when the screws are placed polyaxially.

This study constitutes a first step toward the building of a virtual database of pre-computed cases.