Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Biomechanical Evaluation of an Autologous Flexor Digitorum Lateralis Graft to Augment the Surgical Repair of Gastrocnemius Tendon Laceration in a Canine Ex Vivo Model

Additional studies are required in vivo to determine the effect of FDL graft augmentation on clinical function.

Modified cranial closing wedge osteotomy to treat cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifles with excessive tibial plateau angles

Modified cranial closing wedge osteotomy should be considered as an alternative to treat CCL rupture in dogs.

Outcome after Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy and Modified Maquet Procedure in Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

TPLO patients showed superiority with regard to clinical outcome.

Caudal cruciate ligament disease in three Basset Hounds

Caudal cruciate ligament disease could be confused for cranial cruciate ligament injury.

Influence of Interlocking Horizontal Mattress Epitendinous Suture Placement on Tendinous Biomechanical Properties in a Canine Common Calcaneal Laceration Model

Further in vivo testing is necessary to evaluate its effect on tendinous blood supply.

Cranial cruciate ligament disease in cats: an epidemiological retrospective study of 50 cats (2011–2016)

Bilateral disease is not uncommon in cats with CCLD.

Force Plate Gait Analysis and Clinical Results after Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Small Breed Dogs

TPLO for small breed dogs had good outcomes based on force plate gait analysis.

Ex vivo mechanical properties of a 2.5‐mm bone anchor for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in toy breed dogs

This bone anchor may constitute a useful alternative for stabilization of the CCL deficient stifle.

Average Tibial Plateau Angle of 3,922 Stifles Undergoing Surgical Stabilization for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

This updated information may guide clinicians in management decisions regarding treatment for CrCL rupture.

Long-term arthroscopic assessment of intra-articular allografts for treatment of spontaneous cranial cruciate ligament rupture in the dog

These results preclude immediate clinical application.

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