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📸🩺 Distended Intestines: What to Look For on Abdominal X-rays 🩺📸 In today's Case Rounds, Dr. Weissman from Radimal examines an abdominal radiograph of a dog, focusing on the intestines. 🐾 Key points: 1. Trace the large intestine on the lateral projection, starting at the pelvic inlet. 2. Identify small intestinal segments and measure their distension. 3. Use the 1.6 times the height of L5 rule to determine if the small intestine is distended. In this case, we see two populations of bowel: normal-sized and distended. This could indicate a mechanical obstruction, which may require further investigation like abdominal ultrasound or exploratory surgery. Got questions? Leave them in the comments and follow us for more veterinary insights! 🐕✨ #radimal #radimalai #radimalcaserounds #veterinaryradiology

📸🩺 Distended Intestines: What to Look For on Abdominal X-rays 🩺📸 In today's Case Rounds, Dr. Weissman from Radimal examines an abdominal radiograph of a dog, focusing on the intestines. 🐾 Key points: 1. Trace the large intestine on the lateral projection, starting at the pelvic inlet. 2. Identify small intestinal segments and measure their distension. 3. Use the 1.6 times the height of L5 rule to determine if the small intestine is distended. In this case, we see two populations of bowel: normal-sized and distended. This could indicate a mechanical obstruction, which may require further investigation like abdominal ultrasound or exploratory surgery. Got questions? Leave them in the comments and follow us for more veterinary insights! 🐕✨ #radimal #radimalai #radimalcaserounds #veterinaryradiology

🚨 Reminder! 🚨 Don't miss out on our must-watch webinar "Beyond Surgery: Exploring the Future of Cruciate Ligament Rupture (CrCLR) Treatment with WIMBA's Revolutionary Orthotics," sponsored by WIMBA. 🐾 Watch on demand and discover innovative non-surgical solutions that are transforming CrCLR treatment. Perfect for all veterinary professionals looking to stay ahead in their practice. 📅 Available now! https://lnkd.in/eqsQZusn #VetWebinar #CrCLR #WIMBA #VeterinaryMedicine #OnDemandWebinar #TheWebinarVet

On our website https://www.overvet.it/, you can find application cases of our Pedro System. Here is another success story below, with intervention carried out by Dr. Lombardo.Dr. Rocco Lombardo, Neurology and Neurosurgery Specialist in veterinary neurology ACVIM neurology, ECVN. ➡ Breed: Mixed-breed dog, weight 30 kg, female, 5 years old. ➡ Symptoms and relevant history: Trauma from being hit by a car. Lumbosacral fracture with vertebral dislocation and pneumothorax. Referred to NVA clinic the following week for surgical therapy. ➡ X-ray diagnosis: Lumbosacral dislocation and fracture of the sacral arch in S1 with involvement of the sacral vertebral canal by the body of L7, dorsally dislocated. ➡ Surgery: Reduction and stabilization. Insertion of two transarticular screws in the lumbosacral articular facets after reduction of the vertebral dislocation; application of the PedroSystem with two sacral transpedicular screws 4 mm in diameter and two pedicular screws 3.5 mm in diameter in L7. #overvet #vet #veterinary #surgery #stabilization #spinal #spine #spinalfixation

🐶🔎 Today on Radimal Case Rounds, Dr. Weissman explores a challenging gastrointestinal case. We're delving deep into the belly of a dog with some mysterious findings! 🧐 Our patient shows a moderately distended stomach and intriguing small intestine issues, hinting at a possible mechanical obstruction. Could it be a linear foreign body? The quest for clarity continues with an abdominal ultrasound and potential exploratory surgery. 🚑💡 👉 Curious about what's inside? Stay tuned for updates and don't hesitate to drop your questions below! Follow us for more fun veterinary cases. #radimal #radimalai #radimalcaserounds #veterinaryradiology

Meet Mookie! Mookie is a 2-year-old French Bulldog who was transferred to our hospital from his regular veterinarian. Mookie had developed bladder stones that needed to be removed immediately. They had created an obstruction in his bladder and this was preventing him from being able to urinate. Mookie was prepped for a surgery called a cystotomy. This procedure involves making an incision in the bladder to remove, in Mookie’s case, the stones creating the obstruction. During surgery, several small stones were removed from Mookie’s urethra. After surgery, Mookie began urinating normally and was hospitalized on supportive care until his pain was well controlled. Once he was feeling better, he was able to go home! Mookie’s stones were sent for testing and came back as cystine type stones. Cystine is a type of amino acid in the body that is normally reabsorbed by the kidneys. Cystinuria in an inherited condition that occurs when the kidneys are not able to properly reabsorb cystine, leading to the formation of stones. Left untreated, a urinary obstruction in any animal will be fatal. We prescribed a urinary diet for Mookie, which can help dissolve and prevent any further stone formation events. We wish Mookie a stone free life! #MiracleMonday #animalemergency #vergi #vergi247 #vergitotherescue #wesavelives #locallyownedandoperated #familyownedandoperated #houstonstrong #houstonheroes #heresince1977 #vergicrew #vergiisthefirstandonly #veterinaryemergencyroomgroup #as #herewhenyouneedus #herewhenyouneedusmost #dogs #cats #dogandcatemergencies

🔬 Advanced Technology in Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery: The Titan Distractor 🔬 The Titan distractor excels in facilitating fracture reduction and maintaining proper bone alignment, key factors for a successful MIPO (Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis) procedure. In a recent operation, a fracture present for a week was effectively realigned and stabilized thanks to this device. The use of the distractor minimized biological damage, promoting a rapid bone healing response. Additionally, the Osti-Lok locked plates used during the procedure allow for alignment corrections even post-application, without the need for removal. These advanced tools ensure precision and optimal outcomes in veterinary orthopedic treatments. #Veterinary #OrthopedicSurgery #TitanDistractor #MIPO #OstiLok #MedicalInnovation

The patellar tendon angle (PTA) is the angle subtended between the axis of the tibia and the patellar tendon and is positively correlated as an intrinsic risk factor of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in veterinary patients. Therefore, one of the surgical treatments used in animal knees is the tibial tubercle advancement (TTA), which reduces the PTA and, thus, ACL stress. So why not propose this surgery for humans as well? Today, I am pleased to share this new study conducted at the Centre Lyon Ortho Clinic, Clinique de la Sauvegarde, where we compared the PTA of a group of patients with ACL rupture and a control group, and we found that the PTA were not elevated in the study group. Therefore, the TTA is not justified in humans, and methods to reduce the PTA should focus on prehabilitation and rehabilitation. Nicolas CANCE, Michael Dan, Tomas Pineda, Guillaume DEMEY, David H. DEJOUR. #ACL #anteriorcruciateligamentreconstruction #intrinsicriskfactor #patellartendon #patellartendonangle #tibialtubercleosteotomy Link here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d5M-Snvg

What’s the relationship with the patellar tendon vector and the ACL??? The patellar tendon angle changes with knee flexion… as the knee is extended, the patellar tendon angle increases, resulting in a larger anterior shear component of quadriceps force acting on the tibia and a larger ACL strain. Vets modify this angle through surgery on the tibial tuberosity as one treatment option for dogs with Cranial Cruciate ligament rupture (synonymous with the ACL in humans). #zoobiquity By increasing knee flexion during landing, this vector, along with ACL strain, can be reduced. In this paper we failed to demonstrate anatomical differences in those with ACL rupture compared to controls, suggesting the best way to modify this vector in humans is through modifying knee flexion with functional activities, not with surgery.

🐾 Polilock External Fixation System: Proven Reliability in Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery 🐾 We are excited to highlight the reliability and versatility of the Polilock system, an advanced solution for stabilizing fractures in small veterinary patients. Over the years, this system has proven effective in minimizing torsional complications, using plastic joints and 5 mm carbon bars, offering unparalleled lightness and adaptability. 🔍 Highlights of the Polilock System: - Diverse Configurations: Monoplanar monolateral, T-configuration, double bar, and more. - Advanced Materials: Plastic joints and carbon bars to reduce radiographic interference. - Compatibility: Ideal for animals up to 5 kg, with the potential to adapt for larger patients. This system represents a significant evolution in managing fractures in veterinary medicine, enhancing the effectiveness and safety of surgical procedures. For those who would like to learn more, please refer to the article:  https://lnkd.in/dKZX7eCP #Veterinary #Orthopedics #Innovation #Polilock #VeterinarySurgery #HealthcareInnovation