Hip

Addition of a stabilizing bolt enhanced construct stability and limited subsidence of a BFX(®) femoral stem

The reported incidence of hip dysplasia in cats varies dramatically between studies, but the condition is likely more common than we realise

The iliac horizontal diameter is the recommended variable and maximum obturator foramen width is an acceptable variable in order to evaluate slight pelvic rotation

The procedure should be considered for the treatment of dogs with bone tumors confined to the ischium

The position of a stable stem can appear different on subsequent re-evaluations, but this may be due to variability associated with inconsistency of positioning of the patient and limb

The frequency of complications, primarily related to the increase in body condition score after surgery, was less than 20% and not different across age groups

A collar on a cementless femoral stem in contact with cortical bone resists subsidence

Inter-observer agreement for hip conformation was moderately low, resulting in >7% variation in prevalence estimates for dysplasia

The cementless acetabular cup stability under normal physiologic loads does not appear to be compromised in acetabulae with up to 50% DAR loss

Computed tomography is a better method for detecting canine sacral and some pelvic fractures compared to radiography