- Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- dental development and anomalies
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
University of Bologna
2020-2024
University of Pretoria
2024
Hip dysplasia is a disabling orthopedic disease in dogs. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the morphological aspects and radiographic changes development hip adult dogs, describe frequency each parameter according Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) grade. Brass descriptive forms for evaluation were obtained from archive Italian Fondazione Salute Animale, 642 hips processed. Sixteen criteria assessed, divided into six main parameters: acetabulum, femoral head its...
Background:The TightRope System is a device developed to provide extracapsular stabilization of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture in canine stifles.I was then also employed for extra-articular treatment shoulder instability and intra-articular hip luxation dogs cats.Objectives: To evaluate feasibility Mini-TightRope (mTR) intraarticular CCL small breed dogs.Methods: A cadaveric model used record steps surgical procedure.Five client owned weighing from 8 10 kg 2 12 years age were...
The aim of this retrospective study was to verify whether the radiographic morphologic differences detected within first three grades hip dysplasia (A, B, C) each five selected breeds and same were statistically significant enough require a breed-specific evaluation. A total 422 technical evaluation forms (HD) in Labrador Retrievers, Golden Rottweilers, Bernese Mountain dogs, German Shepherd dogs obtained from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) archive. data evaluated using...
The aim of this study was to report the outcome use an external fixator treat a pelvic canal stenosis in 5-month-old female cat. cat referred with history 3 weeks intermittent signs constipation refractory medical management, occurring after surgical treatment for bilateral sacroiliac luxation and sacral fracture. clinical examination revealed instability pelvis radiograph showed megacolon. External method choice be used case. manually applied tension on resulted widening canal. At 45 days...
Range of motion (ROM) is a measure often reported as an indicator joint functionality. Both the angle extension and that flexion were measured in 234 stifle joints dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture. The aims this study to investigate correlation between CCL rupture alterations range determine whether there was prevalence modification one two angles. All angles obtained from clinical records analysed various combinations. A significant relationship found normal abnormal...
This case report describes a novel procedure using the Isolock Intrauma® implant system for treating medial instability of carpometacarpal and tarsometatarsal joints, as demonstrated in two dogs. A 9-year-old spayed female Spanish greyhound presented with non-weight-bearing right hindlimb following trauma. The clinical radiological findings confirmed consistent valgus deviation tarsus opening joint line on aspect from first to third joints. 4-year-old Drahthaar left forelimb, swelling carpus...
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To compare the biomechanical properties of lateral femoro-fabella ligament suture (FFLS) and with a bone anchor (BAS) for management feline cranial cruciate disease.
Case summary A 1-year-old spayed female domestic British Shorthair cat was presented for facial trauma; there were multiple mandibular fractures involving the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that managed conservatively. After 2 months, owner reported a gradual onset of cat’s inability to open its mouth and subsequent inappetence. The maximum opening (MMO) measured 7 mm. CT showed ankylosis TMJ, surgical treatment with caudal segmental mandibulectomy (CSM) performed. had rapid...
A 11-month-old male intact Shar-Pei (26. 5 kg) was presented for a bilateral sublingual swelling of 4 months duration. The exploration the oral cavity highlighted presence swellings, primarily consistent with ranula. disease treated two subsequent surgeries weeks apart. During surgery, after removing an elliptical portion mucosa swelling, gelatinous tissue visualized, and no saliva present. result histological exam mucinosis. At follow-up dog in excellent conditions, without any symptoms. 1...