Stifle

Goniometric assessment of stifle rotation should be considered during routine orthopedic examination.

Dedicated implants should be developed to decrease the risk of plate failure.

Stifle OC or OCD should be a differential diagnosis for immature cats presenting with stifle lameness.

The overall accuracy of radiography for the detection of IAIP of the stifle was 78%.

Earlier intervention in dogs with CCL disease may be warranted to decrease synovitis and progression of osteoarthritis.

Either PDS or Monocryl may be used for skin closure following a clean orthopedic procedure.

Modified Cranial Closing Wedge Osteotomy (AMA-Based CCWO) to Treat Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficient Stifle in 204 Dogs Over 50 Kg: Magnitude of the Craniocaudal Angulation of the Proximal Tibia and Rate of Surgical Site Infection

The results of this study indicate that compliance may affect goniometric stifle extension measurements.

A proximal lateral portal and insertion of a standard VSTL can be performed without removing the arthroscope.

No risk factors were identified to suggest any limitations to its use.