The Abstract Podcast: Small animal orthopaedic Surgery

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:52) Tavola and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "A novel 3D-printed patient-specific limb-sparing radial endoprosthesis for treatment of primary osteosarcoma in a Great Dane.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70163

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• (00:01:57) Park and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Biomechanical evaluation of cerclage fixation constructs in a 3-dimensionally printed canine tibial long-oblique fracture model.", 1-5, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0167

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• (00:03:03) Iversen and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Tibial plateau levelling osteotomy with medialisation implant spacers for the treatment of concomitant medial patellar luxation and cranial cruciate ligament rupture in 16 canine stifles.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70152

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:51) Honkavaara and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Procedural sedation with subcutaneously administered medetomidine-vatinoxan-butorphanol in dogs - A randomized, controlled, clinical dose-finding study.", Vol 320, pp. 106921, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106921

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• (00:02:11) Pinchbeck and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Survey of the health and welfare of imported dogs presenting to UK veterinary surgeons.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70910

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• (00:03:22) Micolta and colleagues, Acta tropica, "Molecular detection and characterization of flea-associated bacteria: genetic diversity and co-occurrence patterns involving Bartonella, Rickettsia, and Wolbachia in Ctenocephalides felis felis from an Atlantic Forest region of Brazil.", 108360, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2026.108360

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• (00:04:33) Kim and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Bilateral Palatal Root Agenesis of Maxillary Fourth Premolars in 2 Welsh Corgis: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)-Based Case Report.", 8987564261492601, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261492601

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• (00:05:41) Boros and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Feline noroviruses: investigation of epidemic potential and genetic/structural insights of host-based separation and recombination.", Vol 14, pp. e0166226, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.01662-26

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:53) Bidjarano and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy surgical site infections: A systematic review with meta-analysis of prevalence and associated risk factors.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70152

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• (00:02:20) Pathak and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Dogs and cats undergoing surgery for penetrating thoracic trauma have high survival despite frequent complications, and imaging may underestimate injury severity.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.06.0466

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• (00:03:42) Severac and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Most cats with a spinal fracture or luxation recover locomotion within 8 weeks of surgery.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0331

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• (00:05:04) Toth and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Distally centered osteotomies, but not joint inspection, are associated with increased radiographic patellar tendon thickness at short-term follow-up after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0229

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• (00:06:19) Díaz and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Large-bore thoracostomy tube placement in small animals.", Vol 264, pp. 1-2, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0046

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• (00:07:14) Hitt and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Open, appendicular fractures are often colonized with pathogenic bacteria at the time of definitive surgical debridement in dogs and cats.", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0073

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• (00:08:27) Emdin and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Is 28 days of doxycycline still justified for canine Lyme arthropathy? A call for a randomized controlled trial.", 1-4, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0602

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• (00:09:37) Picavet and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "The fibula contributes minimally to torsional stiffness and strength of the canine crus in an ex vivo study in Beagles.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0165

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• (00:10:48) Dequaine and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Stationary jump tests demonstrate potential as objective return-to-sport outcomes based on hind limb symmetry in healthy dogs.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0131

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• (00:12:00) Becskei and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Efficacy and Safety of Relfovetmab Administered Every Three Months for the Treatment of Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis in Client-Owned Cats.", 106909, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106909

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• (00:13:27) Clark and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Radio-ulnar ischaemic necrosis in 14 dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70194

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• (00:14:41) Sano, The Journal of small animal practice, "Cannabidiol in small animal practice: current evidence, clinical applications and practical recommendations for dogs and cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70208

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• (00:15:58) Agüera-Espejo and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Patient-specific 3D-printed ALBA osteotomy guides for oblique tibial tuberosity osteotomy in dogs: An ex vivo study.", Vol 210, pp. 106330, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106330

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• (00:17:14) Lawler and colleagues, Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007), "Femoral neck anteversion among five canid taxa.", Vol 309, pp. 2998-3008, https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.70091

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• (00:18:27) Klick and colleagues, Journal of anatomy, "The feline sacroiliac joint: An overview of its innervation and morphology.", https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.70252

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• (00:19:37) Vake and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of Buccally Administered Cannabidiol and Oral Carprofen During Single- and Repeated-Dose Administration in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70114

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• (00:20:58) Ubert and colleagues, Magnetic resonance in medicine, "First Clinical-Scale Use of a Percutaneous EPR Oxygen Probe (OxyTrack) for Deep-Tissue pO2 Measurements in a Canine Cancer Patient.", Vol 96, pp. 2029-2036, https://doi.org/10.1002/mrm.70449

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• (00:22:19) Muneeb and colleagues, Microbial pathogenesis, "Bacteriophage cocktails for combating multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in animals: A comprehensive review across pets, livestock, and wildlife.", Vol 219, pp. 108774, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2026.108774

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:52) Shachar and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "Dedicated Tibial Tuberosity Fixation Plates Provide Comparable Stiffness to Pin and Figure-of-eight Wire Constructs in Ex Vivo Stabilization of Laterally Transposed Tibial Crests.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2956-0699

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• (00:02:26) Vedrine, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "Zurich Mini Cementless Total Hip Replacement in Cats: Specific Considerations and Short-Term Outcomes in 11 Cats (17 Hips).", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2956-0882

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• (00:03:36) Piemontese and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Undenatured type II collagen enhances mobility in cats: a randomized placebo controlled cross over field study.", 1098612X261494397, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261494397

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• (00:05:08) Kornmayer and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Pull-out strength of cannulated compression headless screws and cortical screws in the feline sacrum.", 1098612X261494395, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261494395

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• (00:06:24) Silva and colleagues, Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, "Comparison of Ultrasonographic, Radiographic, Computed Tomographic, and Ex Vivo Measurements of Feline Femoral Trochlear Groove Depth.", 16, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16182968

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• (00:07:39) Jha and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Fracture Management for the Practitioner.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.07.006

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• (00:08:36) Lu and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Diagnosing Thoracic Limb Lameness in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.06.009

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: September 20th 2026 (abstracts published between 13th September and 19th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:40) Brandstetter and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "A retrospective multicenter study of outcomes and complications in dogs undergoing total hip replacement with a BFX collared stem.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70156

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• (00:02:05) Hansen and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Surgical site infections in canine tibial plateau leveling osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.06.0491

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• (00:03:24) Hancock and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Eight-week postoperative tibial plateau leveling osteotomy radiographs do not change the prescribed management plan for most dogs.", 1-5, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.06.0467

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• (00:04:47) Oliveira and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Ultrasonographic detection of joint lesions in canine leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania infantum.", 106887, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106887

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• (00:06:10) Alicia and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Three-dimensional ultrasonographic assessment of the cranial cruciate ligament in medium- to large-sized canine cadavers: A feasibility study.", Vol 320, pp. 106890, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106890

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• (00:07:25) Sassaroli and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Higher early radiographic bone healing scores with popliteus muscle preservation during tibial plateau levelling osteotomy in dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70204

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• (00:08:43) Lee and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Modified tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy using a precontoured plate achieves single-stage correction with favorable clinical outcomes in small-breed dogs.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0314

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• (00:10:06) Courzereaux and colleagues, New Zealand veterinary journal, "Prevalence of canine hip dysplasia and its association with cranial cruciate ligament deficiency in dogs undergoing tibial plateau levelling osteotomy: a retrospective study.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.1080/00480169.2026.2728624

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• (00:11:23) Delsart and colleagues, iScience, "Green light exposure reduces central sensitization in cats with osteoarthritis-associated somatosensory impairment.", Vol 29, pp. 117340, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.117340

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• (00:12:54) Boulton and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Radiographic findings of the femora and tibiae in cats affected by patella fracture and dental anomaly syndrome.", 1098612X261492121, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261492121

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: September 13th 2026 (abstracts published between 6th September and 12th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:47) Procter and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "Outcome of Repairing Canine Proximal Tibial Apophyseal-Epiphyseal Salter-Harris Fractures with Apophyseal Pin and Tension-Band Wire as a Sole Fixation Method.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2945-3836

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• (00:02:13) Amirzade and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Mechanistic-Data Synergy for Predicting Fracture Load in Canine Bone with Appendicular Osteosarcoma.", 106873, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106873

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• (00:03:43) Agudelo-Giraldo and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Gut microbiota and selected systemic biomarker profiling in dogs with distinct osteoarthritis phenotypes.", Vol 320, pp. 106868, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106868

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• (00:05:12) Arruda Bergamaschi and colleagues, Case reports in veterinary medicine, "Concurrent Acute Fracture and Dysplasia-Related Fragmentation of the Medial Coronoid Process of the Ulna in a Dog-A Case Report.", Vol 2026, pp. 9302458, https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/9302458

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: September 6th 2026 (abstracts published between 30th August and 5th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:46) Hayes and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "Comparing Implant Removal Rates After Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy Performed on a Mobile Service versus in a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Center: 916 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2944-1667

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• (00:05:08) Budsberg and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Atypical radiographic changes seen in dogs treated with bedinvetmab (Librela).", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0379

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• (00:06:33) McCaw and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Modular guided tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy improves osteotomy centering accuracy compared to a freehand technique.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0128

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• (00:07:41) Cavalli and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Assessment of risk factors for surgical site infection following tibial plateau levelling osteotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.", Vol 67, pp. 758-766, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70133

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• (00:08:57) Meneghetti and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Evaluation for radiographic changes in the coxofemoral joint and proximal femur following intramedullary stabilisation of diaphyseal femoral fractures using angle-stable interlocking nails in skeletally immature patients.", Vol 67, pp. 774-784, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70129

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• (00:02:13) Pope and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Use of the IlluminOss Photodynamic Bone Stabilisation System Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Limb-Sparing in Six Dogs With Presumptive Appendicular Osteosarcoma.", Vol 24, pp. 611-620, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70082

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• (00:03:37) Kurihara and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Assessment of MR-Induced Heating Effects in Four Common Veterinary Implants at 1.5 and 3.0 T: A Phantom Study.", Vol 67, pp. e70229, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70229

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: August 30th 2026 (abstracts published between 23rd August and 29th August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:52) Tóth and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Dried blood spot-based omega-3 fatty acid status assessment in dogs: The Omega-3 Index concept and its dermatological perspective - Short communication.", https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01307

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: August 23rd 2026 (abstracts published between 16th August and 22nd August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:09) Charrasse and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Clinical presentation, computed tomographic findings, treatment, and outcome of traumatic jaw fractures in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 21 cases (2014-2025).", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0115

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• (00:03:17) Zayed and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Mesenchymal stem cells in veterinary clinical practice: Evidence from naturally occurring diseases.", 106837, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106837

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• (00:06:15) Barthmann and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Morphometric assessment of the femoral trochlea, patella and patellar ligament in small breed dogs with and without grade II medial patellar luxation.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05816-x

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• (00:04:30) Hottmann, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease for the Small Animal Practitioner.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.07.002

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• (00:05:23) Ramos, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Medical Management of Osteoarthritis.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.07.005

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• (00:00:52) Fejös and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Clinical Behaviour and Outcome of Pelvic Osteosarcoma in Dogs: A Retrospective Multicentre Analysis of 74 Cases (2007-2025).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70106

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small animal orthopaedic Surgery: August 16th 2026 (abstracts published between 9th August and 15th August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:02) MacEwan and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "Trochlear Ridge Prosthetic Replacement Surgery in 20 Dogs with Medial Patellar Luxation: Clinical and Radiographic Findings.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2933-1230

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• (00:02:39) Doeven and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "The Utility of Routine Radiographic Follow-Up for Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Undergoing Uncomplicated Cranial Closing Wedge Ostectomy.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2924-7022

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• (00:04:07) Zayas and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Abnormal modified Insall-Salvati index values are associated with increased odds of medial meniscal tears in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament tears.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0166

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• (00:05:32) Caturay and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Tendotonometry allows noninvasive in vivo biomechanical evaluation of the patellar tendon in sedated dogs in a study assessing intrauser variability.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0228

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• (00:07:04) Lemaitre and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Development of an ultrasound-guided pericapsular knee desensitization technique in cats: an anatomical cadaveric study.", 1098612X261478799, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261478799

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]