VCOT January 2025 – Ortho Part 2: Feline MPL Anatomy & Boxer TPLO Healing Lag

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we break down two orthopedic studies from the January 2025 issue of VCOT that spotlight the power of precision—whether you’re planning feline MPL surgery or evaluating TPLO healing in boxers.We cover:✅ Santos et al. — A CT-based morphometric study comparing 18 limbs with medial patellar luxation (MPL) in cats versus normal controls. Surprisingly, only minor differences in trochlear depth (<1 mm) and tibial torsion angle (<5°) were found, with no significant tibial tuberosity displacement. The study strongly suggests major osteotomies are rarely indicated in feline MPL, and supports a surgical approach focused on soft tissue realignment over bone cutting✅ Huerta et al. — A prospective analysis comparing boxers vs. Labradors at 8 weeks post-TPLO. Boxers had significantly lower radiographic healing scores, likely due to underlying synovitis and increased joint inflammation. Importantly, a 1 mm osteotomy gap was also linked to delayed healing in both breeds, reinforcing the need for meticulous craniocaudal compression during fixation🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:Santos et al. — Computed Tomographic Measurement Method for Morphoanatomical Comparison of Femur, Tibia, and Patella in Cats with and without Medial Patellar LuxationHuerta et al. — Evaluation of Osteotomy Healing in Boxer Dogs Undergoing Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy Using Two Radiographic Scoring Systems 📚 From the January 2025 issue of VCOT🎁 Want to learn more about Simini Protect Lavage or request a sample?Learn More: www.simini.comRequest a Sample:https://www.simini.com/evaluation-kit