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Biomechanical comparison between pins and polymethylmethacrylate and the SOP locking plate system to stabilize canine lumbosacral fracture-luxation in flexion and extension
The stability of the two fixation techniques was similar for the L7-S1 and adjacent L5-L6 junctions
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Cranial thoracic vertebral canal stenosis in three juvenile large-breed brachycephalic dogs treated by unilateral hemilaminectomy
Unilateral hemilaminectomy was associated with rapid return of independent ambulation and substantial improvement in neurological scores
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Individualized mini-hemilaminectomy-corpectomy (iMHC) for treatment of thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniation in large breed dogs
The iMHC procedure resulted in a short hospitalization time, minimal postoperative deterioration, and a high success rate
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Evaluation of three human cervical fusion implants for use in the canine cervical vertebral column
Based on study results, the 3 locking plate designs cannot be recommended for use in dogs requiring cervical fusion
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Postoperative computed tomography and low-field magnetic resonance imaging findings in dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis treated by dorsal laminectomy
Imaging signs of neural compression are common after DLSS surgery, even in dogs that have clinical improvement
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Evaluation of the use of intra-operative radiology for open placement of lag screws for the stabilization of sacroiliac luxation in cats
The use of intra-operative radiology can significantly improve the quality of lag screw insertion for the stabilization of sacroiliac luxations in cats
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Biomechanical comparison of 2 veterinary locking plates to monocortical screw/polymethylmethacrylate fixation in canine cadaveric cervical vertebral column
Monocortical fixation with two 3.5 mm SOP or two 2.4 mm Ti recon plates may be an alternate fixation to monocortical screws and PMMA
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High-definition video telescope-assisted ventral slot decompression surgery for cervical intervertebral disc herniation in 30 dogs
The technique was fast and easy to perform and allowed a minimally invasive approach while improving spinal cord visualization
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High-definition video telescope-assisted ventral slot decompression surgery for cervical intervertebral disc herniation in 30 dogs
The technique was fast and easy to perform and allowed a minimally invasive approach while improving spinal cord visualization
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Perioperative cefovecin to reduce the incidence of urinary tract infection in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy
The study reemphasizes the importance of continued surveillance for UTIs in patients with prolonged neurologic recovery
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