Large animal (non-rodent mammal) models are commonly used in ACL research, but no
species is currently considered the gold standard. Important considerations when selecting …

Background The human knee is a complex joint, and affected by a variety of articular
cartilage disorders. Large animal models are critical to model the complex disease …

Objective gait analysis techniques aid investigators in the study of motion. Kinematic gait
analysis techniques that objectively quantitate motion are valuable tools used to understand …

Aims Knowledge of the micromechanical characteristics of the menisci is required to better
understand their role within the stifle joint, improve early diagnosis of meniscal lesions, and …

Objective The aim of this study was to report the prevalence and risk factors of bilateral
meniscal tears during a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO). Methods Data from 362 …

This chapter discusses conditions affecting the stifle region (ie any of the structures affecting
the stifle joint and surrounding area). A brief discussion of the clinically relevant local …

Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the contact mechanics and kinematic
changes in the stifle in different standing angles. Study Design We performed a …

Objective: To characterize the effect of a titanium-alloy anchoring system (TAS) on the
motion of the cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) deficient stifle. To compare the motion with the …

Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the kinetic and kinematic changes in the
stifle after a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) with a postoperative tibia plateau …

The dog has been used extensively as an experimental model to study meniscal treatments
such as meniscectomy, meniscal repair and regeneration. Accurate quantification of …