Veterinary Surgery November 2025 – Ortho Part 2: Bent Nails & Hybrid Plates in Tibial Fixation

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we wrap up November's orthopedic coverage with two studies focused on tibial alignment, implant planning, and real-world healing rates. These papers bring clarity to the impact of implant geometry and construct length on outcomes in fracture fixation.We cover:✅ Ramsey et al. — A retrospective comparison of straight vs. bent interlocking nails (ILNs) for tibial fracture repair in dogs. The results are striking: bent nails restored near-anatomic alignment (TPA deviation ~1°) while straight ILNs caused an average of 5° of excess caudal slope. The takeaway? Pre-contouring isn’t just aesthetic—it significantly reduces malalignment without increasing complication ratesSmall Animal Vet Surge 2025 Nov….✅ Rehnblom et al. — A retrospective multicenter case series on 75 canine and feline fractures repaired with the Ortholine hybrid locking plate. The system achieved a 93.4% union rate with a 1.1% implant failure rate, despite wide variation in plate span. The study suggests that in radial and ulnar fractures, shorter spans (~40–50%) are acceptable with good reduction—reducing morbidity without compromising stabilitySmall Animal Vet Surge 2025 Nov….🎓 Journal Articles Discussed:Ramsey et al. — Comparison of tibial alignment following bent or straightinterlocking nail fixation for dogs withdiaphyseal tibial fracturesRehnblom et al. — Open reduction and internal fixation of 75 small animalfractures treated with the OrthoLineTM fracture system 📚 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