Imaging

The method of stifle exploration during TPLO influences the postoperative radiographic appearance of the patellar tendon and may contribute to patellar tendinopathy.

The results of this study do not provide evidence to support the routine use of LIPUS after TPLO or other stable osteotomies in dogs.

Radiographs overestimate the time needed for osseous union of the osteotomy gap. All osteotomy sites healed radiographically within 3 months.

The ratios of the muscle widths may be used as reference values to assess muscular atrophy or hypertrophy in cases of bilateral or unilateral orthopaedic diseases of the pelvic limbs.

The study shows that FHNO could lead to severe functional deficits in large breed dogs. An extensive follow-study is necessary to more accurately determine the frequency of such complications.

Overall, the agreement on radiographic interpretation of CCLR was high

The technique provides a simple and accurate means of assessing radioulnar axial incongruence

The utilization of both qualitative and quantitative data provided valuable insight

A viable surgical approach. Precise portal placement and adequate infrapatellar fat pad debridement are critical.

Overall, CT was better than radiography for detecting fractures