DOI: 10.1055/s-00035023

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Issue 04 · Volume 21 · 2008 DOI: 10.1055/s-007-36059

Editorial

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Johnson, Kenneth A.; Roe, Simon: Greetings from your new Editor-in-Chief of VCOT

Original Research

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Arnott, J. L.; Bailey, R.; Shields, A.; Bennett, D.: An in vitro comparison of a 2.7/3.5 mm hybrid plate alone and combined with crossed K-wires for canine pancarpal arthrodesis
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Gibson, T. W. G.; Moens, N. M. M.; Runciman, R. J.; Holmberg, D. L.; Monteith, G. M.: The biomechanical properties of the feline femur
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DeTora, M.; Kraus, K.: Mechanical testing of 3.5 mm locking and non-locking bone plates
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Demko, J. L.; Soniat, M. E.; Elder, S.; McLaughlin, R.: Axial pull-out strength of 3.5 cortical and 4.0 cancellous bone screws placed in canine proximal tibias using manual and power tapping
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Crovace, A.; Lacitignola, L.; Francioso, E.; Rossi, G.: Histology and immunohistochemistry study of ovine tendon grafted with cBMSCs and BMMNCs after collagenase-induced tendinitis
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Hossain, M. A.; Park, J.; Choi, S. H.; Kim, G.: Dexamethasone induces apoptosis in proliferative canine tendon cells and chondrocytes
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Vezzoni, A.; Bohorquez Vanelli, A.; Modenato, M.; Dziezyc, J.; Devine Slocum, T.: Proximal tibial epiphysiodesis to reduce tibial plateau slope in young dogs with cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifle

Clinical Communication

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Fitzpatrick, N.; Lewis, D.; Cross, A.: A biomechanical comparison of external skeletal fixation and plating for the stabilization of ilial osteotomies in dogs
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Mespoulhès-Rivière, C.; Martens, A.; Bogaert, L.; Wilderjans, H.: Factors affecting outcome of extensor tendon lacerations in the distal limb of horses
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Case, J. B.; Hulse, D.; Kerwin, S. C.; Peycke, L. E.: Meniscal injury following initial cranial cruciate ligament stabilization surgery in 26 dogs (29 stifles)
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Pucheu, B.; Duhautois, B.: Surgical treatment of shoulder instability

Case Report

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Harasen, G. L. G.; Simko, E.: Histiocytic sarcoma of the stifle in a dog with cranial cruciate ligament failure and TPLO treatment
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Harris, J. E.; Dhupa, S.: Treatment of degloving injuries with autogenous full thickness mesh scrotal free grafts

Brief Communication

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Manunta, M. L.; Careddu, G. M.; Masala, G.; Columbano, N.; Doria, C.; Crissantu, L.; Sanna Passino, E.: Lumbar interbody expanding cage