Evaluation of a self-retaining distractor for hip joint arthroscopy in toy breed dogs
Abstract Background Hip arthroscopy has become a viable option over the last few years for small animal orthopedic diseases, including hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis, and joint evaluation. However, the narrow joint spaces make it difficult to manipulate the instrument, and depth of tissues make it di...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2019-01-01
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Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1779-y |