Spine

Minimally invasive osteosynthesis can be a valid alternative to open reduction and internal fixation

Six months after decompressive hemilaminectomy, Dachshunds have abnormal pelvic motion and asymmetric pelvic limb weight bearing.

Limitations and risks are possibile in a a significant proportion of cases

Pin-PMMA constructs had greater lumbar vertebral stiffness and reduced ROM than LCP constructs

The use of two percutaneous transilial pins can be considered as treatment for the management of seventh lumbar fracture-luxation in dogs

Composite repair is a versatile primary, ancillary or revision technique for sacral fracture fixation

Sacrocaudal fusion appears to be more prevalent in Greyhounds than in other domestic dog breeds and may be attributable to selection pressure for speed.

During a dorsal laminectomy and unilateral partial foraminotomy, the cyst and the fibrotic tissue were removed with the aid of a 2.4 mm 30° arthroscope

The key factor in maintaining screw and fixation stability was correct screw placement within the sacral body, regardless of the surgical approach.

Acute thoracolumbar disk extrusion is associated with increased intramedullary spinal pressure in small breed dogs and surgical decompression results in an immediate decrease