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    Veterinary Surgery: Volume 41, Issue 2

    189-317
    February 2012
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Editorial

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Is ‘Stem Cell Therapy’ Becoming 21st Century Snake Oil?

Nicholas D. Jeffery BVSc, PhD, FRCVS, Diplomate ECVN & ECVS,  Nicolas Granger DVM Diplomate ECVN, 
  • Pages: 189-190
  • First Published: 16 February 2012

Original Articles - Research

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The Role of the Antebrachiocarpal Ligaments in the Prevention of Hyperextension of the Antebrachiocarpal Joint

Joshua Milgram BVSc, Diplomate ECVS,  Tomer Milshtein DVM,  Yaron Meiner BSc ME, 
  • Pages: 191-199
  • First Published: 21 November 2011
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The Cutaneous Trunci Muscle Reflex: A Predictor of Recovery in Dogs with Acute Thoracolumbar Myelopathies Caused by Intervertebral Disc Extrusions

Audrey C. Muguet-Chanoit DVM, MS,  Natasha J. Olby Vet MB, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology,  Ji-Hey Lim DVM, PhD,  Ryan Gallagher DVM,  Zachary Niman DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology,  Stacy Dillard DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology,  James Campbell DVM, PhD,  Peter Early DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology,  Christopher L. Mariani DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology,  Karen R. Muñana DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology,  Courtenay Freeman DVM,  Simon R. Platt BVM&S Diplomate ACVIM Neurology, ECVN,  Marc Kent DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology,  Carley Giovanella DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology,  Randall C. Longshore DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Neurology, 
  • Pages: 200-206
  • First Published: 08 December 2011

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Comparison of Computed Tomography and Myelography to a Reference Standard of Computed Tomographic Myelography for Evaluation of Dogs with Intervertebral Disc Disease

Brent Newcomb DVM, MS,  Jason Arble DVM, MS Diplomate ACVR,  Mark Rochat DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS,  Robert Pechman DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVR,  Mark Payton PhD, 
  • Pages: 207-214
  • First Published: 04 November 2011
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Early Reherniation of Disk Material in Eleven Dogs with Surgically Treated Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disk Extrusion

Bianca F. Hettlich Dr medvet, Diplomate ACVS,  Sharon C. Kerwin DVM, Diplomate ACVS,  Jonathan M. Levine DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology), 
  • Pages: 215-220
  • First Published: 21 November 2011

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Influence of Durotomy on Laser-Doppler Measurement of Spinal Cord Blood Flow in Chondrodystrophic Dogs with Thoracolumbar Disk Extrusion

Andrea Blaser DVM,  Johann Lang DVM, Diplomate ECVDI,  Diana Henke DVM,  Marcus G. Doherr DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVPH,  Chiara Adami DVM, PhD,  Franck Forterre DVM, Diplomate ECVS, 
  • Pages: 221-227
  • First Published: 04 November 2011
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Influence of Partial Lateral Corpectomy with and without Hemilaminectomy on Canine Thoracolumbar Stability: A Biomechanical Study

Núria Vizcaíno Revés DVM,  Alexander Bürki Biomechanical Ingenieur,  Stephen Ferguson PhD,  Urs Geissbühler DVM, Diplomate ECVDI,  Christina Stahl DVM,  Frank Forterre DVM, Diplomate ECVS, 
  • Pages: 228-234
  • First Published: 04 November 2011

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Reduction and Fixation of Cranial Cervical Fracture/Luxations using Screws and Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Cement: A Distraction Technique Applied to the Base of the Skull in Thirteen Dogs

Fred S. Pike DVM, Diplomate ACVS,  M. S. A. Kumar BVSc, MVSc, MS, PhD,  Randy J. Boudrieau DVM, Diplomate ACVS & ECVS, 
  • Pages: 235-247
  • First Published: 20 December 2011
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Stabilization of Juxta-Physeal Distal Tibial and Fibular Fractures in a Juvenile Tiger Using a Hybrid Circular–Linear External Fixator

Alastair R. Coomer BVSc, MS, Diplomate ACVS,  Daniel D. Lewis DVM, Diplomate ACVS,  Ellen Wiedner VMD, Diplomate ACVIM,  Ramiro Isaza DVM, MS, Diplomate ACZM,  Matthew D. Winter DVM, Diplomate ACVR,  Fabio Aloisio DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP,  Roy Pool DVM, PhD, 
  • Pages: 248-253
  • First Published: 31 October 2011
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Intraoperative Contamination of the Suction Tip in Clean Orthopedic Surgeries in Dogs and Cats

Nikola Medl,  Tomás G. Guerrero,  Ludwig Hölzle,  Michael Hässig,  Sebastian Lochbrunner,  Pierre M. Montavon, 
  • Pages: 254-260
  • First Published: 28 September 2011

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Arytenoid Lateralization for Management of Combined Laryngeal Paralysis and Laryngeal Collapse in Small Dogs

Pieter Nelissen DVM CertSAS,  Richard A.S. White BVetMed, PhD, FRCVS, Diplomate ACVS & ECVS, 
  • Pages: 261-265
  • First Published: 21 November 2011

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Mechanical Testing of Orthopedic Suture Material Used for Extra-Articular Stabilization of Canine Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Stifles

Nathan D. Rose DVM,  Derek Goerke,  Richard B. Evans PhD,  Michael G. Conzemius DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, 
  • Pages: 266-272
  • First Published: 23 September 2011

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Modified Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy for Management of Otitis Media in an Alpaca

Julia P. Sumner BVSc, MACVSc,  Tami Mueller DVM,  Kemba S. Clapp DVM,  Benjamin J. Darien DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM,  Lisa J. Forrest VMD, Diplomate ACVR,  Sara A. Colopy DVM, Diplomate ACVS, 
  • Pages: 273-277
  • First Published: 28 September 2011

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Biomechanical Testing of a Novel Suture Pattern for Repair of Equine Tendon Lacerations

Eric Everett MS, DVM,  Jennifer G. Barrett PhD, DVM, Diplomate ACVS,  Jeffrey Morelli BS,  Raffaella DeVita PhD, 
  • Pages: 278-285
  • First Published: 31 October 2011

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Caudal Mediastinal Paraesophageal Abscesses in 7 Dogs

Hervé N. Brissot DMV, Diplomate ECVS,  Carolyn A. Burton BVetMed, PhD, CertVA, CertSAS, Diplomate ECVS,  Ronan S. Doyle MVB, CertSAS, Diplomate ECVS,  Jonathan P. Bray MVSc, CertSAS, MACVSc, Diplomate ECVS, 
  • Pages: 286-291
  • First Published: 08 December 2011
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Standing Laparoscopic Peritoneal Flap Hernioplasty Technique for Preventing Recurrence of Acquired Strangulating Inguinal Herniation in Stallions

Hans Wilderjans DVM, Diplomate ECVS,  Michael Meulyzer DVM, Diplomate ACVS & ECVS,  Olivier Simon DVM, Diplomate ECVS, 
  • Pages: 292-299
  • First Published: 21 November 2011

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Comparison of the Effects of Two Screw Insertion Patterns on Bone Fragment Translocation in a 3.5 mm Dynamic Compression Plate and a 3.5 mm Limited-Contact Dynamic Compression Plate

Amie B. Csiszer DVM,  Curt M. Daly DVM, Diplomate ACVS,  Jonathan Dyce MA, VetMB, DSAO, Diplomate ACVS,  Alan S. Litsky MD, ScD,  Marvin L. Olmstead DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS, 
  • Pages: 300-306
  • First Published: 16 September 2011

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Osteomyelitis of the Patella in Eight Foals

Alastair T. Kay BVSc, MS, Diplomate ACVS,  Robert J. Hunt DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS,  Dwayne H. Rodgerson DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS,  Michael A. Spirito DVM,  Elizabeth M. Santschi DVM, Diplomate ACVS,  Richard J. Payne BSc, BVSc, Cert ES (Orth), 
  • Pages: 307-315
  • First Published: 06 January 2012

Erratum

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ERRATUM

  • Page: 316
  • First Published: 16 February 2012

In Memoriam

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In Memoriam: Charles Daniel Knecht

Ralph A. Henderson DVM, MS, 
  • Page: 317
  • First Published: 16 February 2012