Locking compression plates versus locking plates for tibial plateau levelling osteotomy in dogs: progression of osteoarthritis, bone healing score and lameness degree

Abstract Background The partial or complete cranial cruciate ligament rupture is a common skeletal disease affecting the stifle joint in dogs. The tibial plateau levelling osteotomy, performed with several synthesis systems, changed the approach to its treatment in dogs. The aim of this study was to...

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Main Authors: Francesco Macrì, Luca Cicero, Vito Angileri, Vito Biondi, Piero Miele, Lorenzo Scaletta, Giovanna Lucrezia Costa, Giovanni Cassata, Simona Di Pietro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Dog
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02899-6