Veterinary Surgery November 2025 – Ortho Part 1: Feline Radius Exposure & Interlocking Nail Outcomes

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we kick off November’s orthopedic coverage with two studies that refine surgical access and fracture fixation in feline and canine patients. One clarifies your best exposure strategy for feline radial fractures, and the other brings big-data clarity to interlocking nail performance in long bone trauma.We cover:✅ Bower et al. — An ex vivo cadaveric study comparing cranial medial vs. cranial lateral surgical approaches to the feline radius. The result? No statistically significant difference in surface exposure—with cranial lateral actually offering slightly more viewable area (4.13 cm² vs. 3.84 cm²). This confirms that the easier, safer, and nerve-sparing lateral approach is just as effective and far more efficient for positioning, especially when performing dual bone fixation (DBF)✅ Perry et al. — A retrospective review of over 240 canine fractures stabilized with the ILOC interlocking nail. Complication rates, implant performance, and time to union were analyzed across a diverse orthopedic caseload. The study supports ILOC as a safe, versatile fixation option with excellent union rates and low implant-related complication frequency🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:Bauer et al. — Comparison of exposure of the feline radial diaphysisby the craniomedial and craniolateral surgical approachesfor repair of antebrachial fracturesPeral et al. — Outcomes of 243 dogs with traumatic fractures treatedwith the I-Lok interlocking nail 📚 From the November 2025 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