Proximal Femur Fractures
Fracture involving the femoral head or neck, often secondary to trauma. Repair options include internal fixation or femoral head and neck excision in severe cases.
Fracture involving the femoral head or neck, often secondary to trauma. Repair options include internal fixation or femoral head and neck excision in severe cases.
Brian Trumpatori, DVM, DACVS-SA (Scottsdale, AZ), demonstrates the application of the TightRope® fixation system for stifle stabilization.
Don Hulse, DVM, DACVS-SA (College Station, TX), reviews the clinical application of the PushLock® implant for knotless stifle stabilization.
Ian G. Holsworth, BVSc, DACVS-SA (Ventura, CA), demonstrates an arthroscopic biceps ulnaris tendon release on a canine cadaveric limb.
Explore comprehensive surgical approach demonstrations organized by body region. These videos highlight anatomy, landmarks, and safe dissection planes to support surgical planning and execution.
Philipp Winkels, DVM, DACVSMR (Erftstadt, Germany), demonstrates bone tunnel trajectories for stifle stabilization using the TightRope® implant and TightRope aiming device (TRAD) on both a sawbone model and a cadaveric specimen.
Ian G. Holsworth, BVSc, DACVS-SA (Ventura, CA), provides an overview and surgical demonstration of the ventral approach to the canine hip.
Sean Murphy, DVM, DACVS-SA (Boise, ID), demonstrates the application of the OrthoLine™ ilial fracture plate on a sawbone model and a canine cadaveric specimen.
Fracture of the ilium, commonly resulting from high-impact trauma. Surgical fixation may be necessary for displaced fractures to maintain pelvic alignment and weight-bearing function.
A foundational collection covering core principles of fracture management — ideal for building baseline knowledge before progressing to advanced plating and fixation content.
Ian G. Holsworth, BVSc, DACVS-SA (Ventura, California), presents two cases using the OrthoLine™ fracture management system: a canine radial fracture and a canine lateral humeral condyle fracture.
Fractures near the elbow joint that compromise limb function and stability. Repair strategies include internal fixation to restore alignment and joint integrity.
This section provides essential principles for managing musculoskeletal trauma in small animals. Explore core concepts, including radiographic planning for accurate diagnosis, the fundamentals of bone healing, and fracture classification systems that inform treatment decisions. Additional resources cover implant selection, fixation...
Sean Murphy, DVM, DACVS-SA (Boise, ID), explains the design rationale behind the OrthoLine™ fracture management system and reviews biomechanics.
Misalignment of the radius, ulna, and humerus that disrupts standard joint mechanics, causing uneven load distribution and cartilage wear. Corrective osteotomy may be indicated for severe cases of deformity.