Veterinary Surgery January 2026 – Ortho Part 1: Dynamic LS Imaging, Dual PLCs & Condylar Geometry

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we launch our orthopedic coverage from the January 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery. From dynamic imaging of the LS spine to stability testing of back-to-back PLCs and the biomechanical root of HIF, this episode arms you with new insights on spine and elbow decision-making.We cover:✅ Baldo Clemot et al. — A dynamic MRI study of the canine lumbosacral spine. Flexion alone resolved central canal and foraminal occlusion in all cases—suggesting that in dogs treated with distraction-stabilization, dorsal laminectomy may offer no additional decompression unless needed for IVD spacers✅ Becker et al. — A biomechanical analysis of consecutive partial lateral corpectomies (PLCs). Performing two adjacent PLCs (e.g., L2–L3 and L3–L4) increased flexion and lateral bending, but not to failure thresholds. Importantly, rotational stability was preserved, and only extreme torque testing revealed reduced safety margins—validating the feasibility of dual PLCs when surgically indicated✅ Frapwell et al. — A CT morphometric study comparing dogs with and without humeral intracondylar fissures (HIF). The “wedge effect” was confirmed: steeper condylar angles create a narrowing that the anconeal process wedges into during loading, leading to intercondylar shearing and eventual screw fatigue failure. The data strongly support HIF as a stress-induced fatigue fracture, not just a developmental void🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:Baldo Clemot et al. — Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbosacral spine in neutral and flexed position for presurgical assessment of clinically affected dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosisBecker et al. — Influence of two consecutive partial lateral corpectomies on passive motion of the canine lumbar spineFrapwell et al. — Analysis of humeral condylar morphology in dogs with and without humeral intracondylar fissure 📚 From the January 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery🎁 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