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Simini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieOrthopädie Kleintier – Teil 3: Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe April 2025In dieser Folge des BoardsCast VetSurg Journal Club widmen wir uns zwei modernen Implantat- und Planungstechniken aus der April-Ausgabe 2025 von Veterinary Surgery. Der Fokus: zementfreie Totalendoprothetik beim Hund und präzise 3D-Bohrschablonen für ventrale Slot-OPs.Wir besprechen:Kokkinos et al.: BFX Lateral-Bolt-Schaft – wie das Alter und die Rasse die Komplikationsrate beeinflussenWalker et al.: CT-basierte 3D-Druck-Schablonen für zervikale Slots – mehr Präzision für Anfänger und AusbildungPlus: ein chirurgischer „Filter“ zur schnellen Einschätzung klinischer RelevanzZwei Studien. Zwei Technologien mit Zukunft. Direkt anwendbar für OP-Planung, Ausbildung und Risikobewert...2025-08-1418 min
Simini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Ortopedia en Pequeños Animales — Edición Abril 2025 (Parte 3)En esta tercera parte de la edición de abril, exploramos dos estudios que aplican tecnología avanzada a la cirugía ortopédica y neuroquirúrgica en pequeños animales. Desde el impacto de la edad en las complicaciones intraoperatorias en artroplastia total de cadera, hasta el uso de guías quirúrgicas 3D personalizadas para aumentar la precisión en cirugía cervical, este episodio ofrece herramientas basadas en evidencia para una práctica más predecible y segura.Estudios destacados:Influencia de la edad en complicaciones intraoperatorias en ATC con vástago sin cemento (Kokk...2025-08-1317 min
Simini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastAprile 2025 – Articoli da Veterinary Surgery | Ortopedia Piccoli Animali – Parte 3In questo episodio del Simini Piccoli Animali Chirurgia Podcast, esploriamo due studi pubblicati su Veterinary Surgery nell’aprile 2025, entrambi focalizzati su tecnologie emergenti in ortopedia veterinaria. Il primo valuta l’influenza dell’età sulle complicanze in protesi d’anca con stelo BFX e vite laterale. Il secondo analizza l’utilità delle guide chirurgiche stampate in 3D per eseguire la slot ventrale cervicale.Due articoli, un unico tema: come la tecnologia può aumentare la precisione e ridurre il rischio in sala operatoria.—🎁 Richiedi il tuo campione gratuito di Simini Protect Lavage (copri solo la s...2025-08-1216 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieOrthopädie Kleintier – Teil 2: Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe April 2025 In dieser Folge des Simini Podcast zur Kleintierchirurgie widmen wir uns drei klinisch relevanten Studien aus der April-Ausgabe 2025 von Veterinary Surgery. Der Fokus: operative Entscheidungsfindung in der Orthopädie – von präoperativer Planung über Nahttechnik bis zur Hüftprothesenstabilität. Mit dabei:Ferreira et al.: 3D-CT-Methode zur Tibia-Torsionsmessung – reproduzierbarer, robuster, entscheidungsrelevantCaiazzo et al.: Nahtmaterialvergleich bei Knie-OPs – kein Einfluss auf Dehiszenz, aber Antibiotikafrage bleibt spannendCarvajal et al.: Bruchrisiko bei kleinen Lateral-Bolt-Hüftschäften – warum Under-Sizing und Gewichtsgrenze gefährlich werdenSchnell, fundiert, relevant – für deinen OP-Tisch und deine Patientenkommunikation.🎁 Fordere dein kostenloses Muster von S...2025-08-0824 min
Simini Surgery Review: Equine EditionVeterinary Surgery Deep Dive: Equine Soft Tissue — July 2025 EditionIn this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we explore three practice-changing studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. These investigations revisit long-standing protocols around anesthesia recovery, antibiotic use, and colic prevention—each bringing new clarity to what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters.We cover:✅ Lindqvist et al. — A prospective crossover study evaluating an adjustable ceiling during anesthesia recovery in horses. Recovery quality scores improved dramatically, but with modest physiologic stress trade-offs.✅ Sjöberg et al. — A large retrospective review of over 200 hospital-managed suture castrations in stallions. Th...2025-08-0818 min
Simini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastOrthopédie chez les petits animaux – Partie 2 (numéro d’avril 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Dans ce deuxième épisode orthopédique du numéro d’avril 2025 de Veterinary Surgery, nous analysons trois études centrées sur des techniques familières et leurs complications :Une nouvelle méthode TDM pour mesurer la torsion tibiale — plus fiable que l’approche traditionnelleSuture sous-cutanée et intra-dermique : le choix du fil a-t-il un réel impact sur la déhiscence ?Rupture de tige après PTH chez le chien : comment l’éviter ? Et que faire si ça casse ?Trois angles chirurgicaux concrets, avec des recommandations applicables dès demain au bloc.—🎁 Réclamez votre échantillon g...2025-08-0722 minSimini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastAprile 2025 – Articoli da Veterinary Surgery | Ortopedia Piccoli Animali – Parte 2In questo episodio del Simini Piccoli Animali Chirurgia Podcast in italiano, esaminiamo tre articoli ortopedici pubblicati nell’aprile 2025 su Veterinary Surgery, focalizzati su precisione diagnostica, materiali chirurgici e gestione protesica complessa. Dalla misurazione della torsione tibiale, alla scelta del filo di sutura per prevenire la deiscenza, fino ai rischi di rottura degli steli BFX nella protesi d'anca, ogni studio offre lezioni immediate per la pratica clinica.Argomenti trattati:Misurazione TC della torsione tibiale: nuovo metodo 3D più affidabileMonocryl vs PDS nella chiusura cutanea: cosa influenza davvero la deiscenza?Rottura di steli femorali pressfit BFX: pat...2025-08-0626 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Ortopedia en Pequeños Animales — Edición Abril 2025 (Parte 2)En este episodio abordamos tres estudios ortopédicos que refinan la toma de decisiones en cirugía ortopédica canina. Hablamos sobre un nuevo método para medir la torsión tibial en luxación rotuliana, la comparación entre materiales de sutura en el cierre de rodilla, y los factores que predisponen a la fractura del vástago femoral tras artroplastia total de cadera. Todos los hallazgos son aplicables directamente a tu práctica clínica.Estudios destacados:Medición tomográfica tridimensional de la torsión tibial (Ferreira et al)Comparación de PDS vs Monocryl pa...2025-08-0525 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieOrthopädie Kleintier – Teil 1: Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe April 2025In dieser Folge des Simini Podcast zur Kleintierchirurgie widmen wir uns drei experimentellen Studien aus der April-Ausgabe 2025 von Veterinary Surgery. Der Fokus: chirurgische Entscheidungsfindung am Kniegelenk – vom Röntgen über Synovitis bis zur Hebeltechnik.Mit dabei:Philips et al.: Röntgenversagen bei IAIP – wie sicher ist intraoperative Bildgebung wirklich?Lemmon et al.: Synovitis bei CCLD – warum früh operieren mehr als nur Stabilität bedeutetLotsikas et al.: Proximal-lateraler VSTL-Zugang – Sicht vs. Knorpelschaden im ArthroskopRelevante Daten, direkt anwendbar – für deinen OP-Alltag und deine nächste Beratung.🎁 Fordere dein kostenloses Muster von Simini Protect L...2025-08-0423 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastOrthopédie chez les petits animaux – Partie 1 (numéro d’avril 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Dans cet épisode consacré au grasset canin, nous explorons trois études publiées dans le numéro d’avril 2025 de Veterinary Surgery — chacune questionnant nos habitudes en arthroscopie ou en interprétation post-opératoire :Peut-on faire confiance aux radios pour détecter une vis intra-articulaire ?À quel point la synovite influence-t-elle la gestion de la rupture du LCA ?Et si un nouveau portail latéral changeait notre manière de distraire l’articulation sous caméra ?Trois techniques, trois angles, un seul objectif : améliorer la qualité de nos interventions dès demain au bloc.—🎁 Réclamez votre écha...2025-08-0122 minSimini Surgery Review: Equine EditionVeterinary Surgery Deep Dive: Equine Ortho — July 2025 EditionIn this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we examine three orthopedic-focused studies from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. From novel standing repair techniques to computer-assisted spinal fixation, this episode delivers fresh insights into return-to-work outcomes and high-stakes vertebral surgery.We cover:✅ Drahonovska et al. — Standing lag screw fixation for short, non-displaced frontal plane fractures of the dorsal P1. Six Thoroughbreds returned to racing with a 100% healing rate—highlighting a fast, effective alternative to GA for distal limb repair.✅ Esselman et al. — Return-to-performance outcomes in 34 Western performance horses with stifle cho...2025-07-3119 minSimini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastAprile 2025 – Articoli da Veterinary Surgery | Ortopedia Piccoli Animali – Parte 1In questa puntata del Simini Piccoli Animali Chirurgia Podcast in italiano, ci immergiamo in tre articoli ortopedici pubblicati nell’aprile 2025 su Veterinary Surgery, tutti incentrati sul ginocchio del cane. Dalla diagnosi post-operatoria alla valutazione intraoperatoria della sinovite, fino alla tecnica per inserire la leva artroscopica, ogni studio fornisce spunti pratici per migliorare la precisione, la sicurezza e la qualità della chirurgia ortopedica canina.Argomenti trattati:Radiografie post-TPLO e rischio di falsi positivi per penetrazione intra-articolareGravità della sinovite: legame con danno cartilagineo e cronicità dei sintomiNuovo portale artroscopico laterale per la leva VSTL: accesso più rapido...2025-07-3124 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Ortopedia en Pequeños Animales — Edición Abril 2025 (Parte 1)En esta primera parte de abril, exploramos tres estudios recientes que refinan técnicas diagnósticas y artroscópicas en cirugía ortopédica canina. Desde la precisión de las radiografías en el diagnóstico de penetración intraarticular hasta la creación de portales quirúrgicos más seguros y la evaluación de sinovitis como factor de daño articular, este episodio te ofrece datos clínicos que pueden transformar tu abordaje quirúrgico mañana mismo.Estudios destacados:Evaluación de precisión radiográfica en detección de PIA (Philips et al)Puntuación artr...2025-07-3024 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieWeichteilchirurgie Kleintier – Teil 2 Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe Februar 2025,In dieser Folge des Simini Podcast zur Kleintierchirurgie analysieren wir drei aktuelle Studien zur Weichteilchirurgie beim Hund. Ob postoperative Drainage, Analbeutelentfernung oder intraoperative Shuntkontrolle – jede Studie bietet neue Erkenntnisse für eine fundierte, moderne OP-Entscheidungsfindung.Was dich erwartet:Anderson et al.: Drainagekonfiguration beeinflusst Verteilung, nicht aber Rückfluss – was heißt das für Spülungen?Davis et al.: Modifizierte geschlossene Sakkulektomie – sicher und effektiv bei nicht-neoplastischen AnalbeutelerkrankungenGarcia et al.: TIAS-Methode zur intraoperativen Shuntverifikation – elegant, zugänglich und zuverlässig🎁 Fordere dein kostenloses Muster von Simini Protect Lavage an (nur Versandkosten): https://www.simini.com/gets...2025-07-2925 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastTissus mous chez les petits animaux - Partie 2 (numéro de février 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Dans ce second épisode consacré aux tissus mous du numéro de février 2025 de Veterinary Surgery, nous explorons trois innovations chirurgicales aux applications très concrètes :Quelle configuration de drain optimise la distribution d’un agent dans une plaie fermée ?La sacculectomie anale « fermée modifiée » est-elle une option fiable ?Peut-on détecter un shunt résiduel sans fluoroscopie grâce à une injection saline ?Trois articles, trois approches techniques, pour affiner vos décisions chirurgicales dès demain matin.—🎁 Réclamez votre échantillon gratuit de Simini Protect Lavage (il suffit de couvrir les frai...2025-07-2820 minSimini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastFebbraio 2025 – Articoli da Veterinary Surgery | Tessuti Molli Piccoli Animali – Parte 2In questa seconda parte dedicata alla chirurgia dei tessuti molli del numero di febbraio 2025 di Veterinary Surgery, analizziamo tre articoli tecnicamente eterogenei ma con un unico obiettivo: ottimizzare precisione, sicurezza e gestione post-operatoria. Dall'infusione intraferita al test transplenico per gli shunt, fino a una tecnica chirurgica modificata per i sacchi anali — ogni studio offre spunti pratici per perfezionare le nostre scelte chirurgiche.Argomenti trattati:Sistemi di infusione intraferita: quanto liquido resta davvero?Sacculectomia chiusa modificata: meno dissezione, buon recuperoTIAS intraoperatorio per shunt: conferma immediata, senza arco C—🎁 Richiedi il tuo campione gratuito di Simin...2025-07-2525 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Tejidos Blandos en Pequeños Animales — Edición Febrero 2025 (Parte 2)En este episodio exploramos tres estudios recientes que ofrecen herramientas quirúrgicas prácticas y seguras en cirugía de tejidos blandos. Desde técnicas de drenaje e infusión hasta ajustes en saculectomía anal y verificación intraoperatoria de shunts, cada hallazgo puede aplicarse directamente para mejorar resultados clínicos y quirúrgicos.Estudios destacados:Evaluación de configuraciones de drenaje para infusión y recuperación (Anderson et al)Técnica cerrada modificada de saculectomía anal en enfermedad no neoplásica (Davis et al)Técnica TISS para confirmar la oclusión de shunts portosi...2025-07-2421 minSimini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastFebbraio 2025 – Articoli da Veterinary Surgery | Tessuti Molli Piccoli Animali – Parte 1In questo episodio del Simini Piccoli Animali Chirurgia Podcast in italiano, analizziamo tre articoli pubblicati nel 2025 su Veterinary Surgery, affrontando contesti critici della chirurgia dei tessuti molli: peritonite biliare, shunt portosistemici extraepatici, ed emostasi epatica.Una rassegna adatta a chirurghi, residenti e clinici che vogliono approfondire come raffinare il processo decisionale e migliorare la gestione intra- e post-operatoria in casi complessi.Argomenti trattati:Peritonite biliare e fattori prognostici: quali dati guidano la sopravvivenza?Shunt portocavali: la chirurgia è ancora indicata se la perfusione epatica è ridotta?Spugne emostatiche adesive: un’opzione più sicura nei sangu...2025-07-2322 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastTissus mous chez les petits animaux - Partie 1 (numéro de février 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Dans cet épisode du Simini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux Podcast, nous explorons trois publications récentes sur la chirurgie des tissus mous, extraites de l’édition de février 2025 de Veterinary Surgery. Toutes trois traitent de cas complexes, critiques ou controversés.Au programme :Péritonite biliaire : quels facteurs influencent vraiment la survie post-opératoire ?Shunt porto-cave chez le petit chien : la chirurgie est-elle toujours risquée ?Éponges hémostatiques adhésives : une solution anti-stress pour la lobectomie hépatique ?Chaque article est décortiqué pour vous offrir des décisions plus claires, plu...2025-07-2223 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieWeichteilchirurgie Kleintier – Teil 1 Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe Februar 2025,In dieser Folge des Simini Podcast zur Kleintierchirurgie beleuchten wir drei aktuelle Studien zur Weichteilchirurgie beim Hund mit besonderem Fokus auf hepatische Komplikationen, vaskuläre OP-Entscheidungen und intraoperative Blutstillung.Dabei geht es um:Renaud et al.: Biläre Peritonitis – prognostische Marker für Outcome und MortalitätSwieton et al.: Chirurgische Versorgung portokavaler Shunts trotz schlechter CT-Befunde – lohnt sich der Eingriff?Anderson et al.: Welcher Hämostase-Schwamm stoppt die Blutung schneller – und warum das zähltPraxisnah, evidenzbasiert, direkt umsetzbar – in unter 25 Minuten.🎁 Fordere dein kostenloses Muster von Simini Protect Lavage an...2025-07-2122 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Tejidos Blandos en Pequeños Animales — Edición Febrero 2025 (Parte 1)En este episodio nos adentramos en tres estudios recientes que exploran decisiones clínicas clave en cirugía de tejidos blandos. Desde predicción de mortalidad en peritonitis biliar hasta el uso quirúrgico de esponjas hemostáticas y el tratamiento quirúrgico del shunt porto-cava con perfusión portal pobre. Toda la discusión, enfocada en lo que puede marcar la diferencia en el quirófano mañana mismo.Estudios destacados:Factores pronósticos en cirugía por peritonitis biliar (Renaud et al)Resultados clínicos tras cirugía de shunt porto-cava con perfusión pobre (Swieton...2025-07-2124 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastOrthopédie chez les petits animaux – Partie 2 : Fractures humérales, guides imprimés, radios post-op (numéro de février 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Dans cet épisode de Simini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux Podcast consacré à l’édition de février 2025 de Veterinary Surgery, nous explorons trois publications autour du coude canin.Au programme :Stabilisation des fractures condyliennes avec vis canulée – que vaut vraiment l’approche mini-invasive ?Brochage guidé par impression 3D – gain de temps, précision accrue, et réduction des erreursRadios post-opératoires après fracture du coude chez le chiot – utiles ou superflues ?Trois articles, trois angles cliniques, et une seule mission : optimiser vos décisions dès demain en orthopédie.—🎁 Réclamez...2025-07-1823 minSimini Surgery Review: Equine EditionVeterinary Surgery Deep Dive: Equine Ortho & Soft Tissue— May 2025 EditionIn this Simini Equine Surgery Podcast episode, we explore two diagnostic turning points from the May 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. One challenges how we interpret synovial fluid after fracture. The other examines new intraoperative tools for evaluating bowel viability in colic surgery. Both studies offer critical precision in moments that matter.We cover:✅ Mason et al. — A retrospective review of synovial samples from 54 horses with acute intra-articular fractures. The study shows that nucleated cell counts, protein levels, and neutrophil percentages often mimic septic arthritis within hours of trauma—risking misdiagnosis and overtr...2025-07-1716 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieOrthopädische Einblicke – Teil 2: Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe Februar 2025In dieser Folge des Simini Podcast zur Kleintierchirurgie stellen wir drei orthopädische Studien aus der Februar-Ausgabe von Veterinary Surgery vor – mit Fokus auf Humeruskondylenfrakturen, 3D-gestützte TPLO-Implantation und den tatsächlichen Nutzen postoperativer Röntgenbilder.Was dich erwartet:Whyte et al.: Kanülierte Schrauben zur Frakturversorgung – sicher, flexibel, funktionell überzeugendDeveci et al.: 3D-Bohrschablonen bei TPLO – präziser, schneller, strahlungssparenderKarydas et al.: Post-OP-Röntgen kritisch hinterfragt – klinische Untersuchung als SchlüsselindikatorEffizienz, Relevanz, Evidenz – verdichtet auf unter 25 Minuten für deine chirurgische Entscheidungsfindung.🎁 Fordere dein kostenloses Muster von Simini Protect Lavage an (nur Versandkosten...2025-07-1723 minSimini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastFebbraio 2025 – Articoli da Veterinary Surgery | Ortopedia Piccoli Animali – Parte 2In questo secondo episodio dedicato all’ortopedia del numero di febbraio 2025 di Veterinary Surgery, analizziamo tre articoli che toccano il cuore della chirurgia di precisione. Dal trattamento delle fratture unicondilari, all’uso di guide 3D personalizzate, fino al valore clinico reale delle radiografie post-operatorie, questo episodio offre riflessioni pratiche e dati concreti per ottimizzare sicurezza, tecnica e follow-up.Argomenti trattati:Vite cannulata per fratture unicondilari dell’omero: approccio e risultatiGuide chirurgiche stampate in 3D: efficienza, precisione e riduzione dei rischiRadiografie post-op nei cuccioli: servono davvero sempre?—🎁 Richiedi il tuo campione gratuito di Simini Prot...2025-07-1623 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Ortopedia en Pequeños Animales — Edición Febrero 2025 (Parte 2)En esta segunda parte de la edición de febrero, nos adentramos en tres estudios recientes que abordan desafíos ortopédicos comunes en perros jóvenes. Desde técnicas quirúrgicas hasta seguimiento posoperatorio, este episodio ofrece un enfoque basado en evidencia para optimizar la toma de decisiones clínicas en fracturas humerales pediátricas.Estudios destacados:Tornillos canulados en fracturas unicondilares del húmero (Whyte et al)Guías personalizadas impresas en 3D para fracturas femorales (Deveci et al)Valor clínico de las radiografías de control en fracturas condilares (Karydas et al)—🎁...2025-07-1522 minSimini Surgery Review: Equine EditionVeterinary Surgery Deep Dive: Equine Soft Tissue— April 2025 EditionIn this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast, we shift from bone to soft tissue as we unpack three standout studies from the April 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery. This episode focuses on improving tendon health through evidence-based strategies—from how we cool, to how we scope, to how we cut.We cover three tendon-focused studies:✅ McCarthy et al. — Compression cooling systems vs. ice boots in flexor tendon care. If you use standing bandages or cold therapy post-op, this one’s for you.✅ Breen et al. — Needle endoscopy fo...2025-07-1019 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieOrthopädische Einblicke – Teil 1: Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe Februar 2025In dieser Folge des Simini Podcast zur Kleintierchirurgie besprechen wir drei aktuelle Studien zur Orthopädie beim Hund aus der Februar-Ausgabe 2025 von Veterinary Surgery. Ideal für Tierärzt:innen, Residents und alle, die ihr OP-Protokoll und ihre Beratung evidenzbasiert weiterentwickeln möchten.Mit dabei:Risikoanalyse: Kastration und Kreuzbandriss – was sagen über 1 Mio. Datensätze?Implantatversagen bei Toyrassen: Warum 1 mm Frakturlücke alles entscheidetSchraubengewinde & Luxationen: Biomechanik, die den Unterschied machtDrei Studien, drei OP-relevante Erkenntnisse – kompakt zusammengefasst für deinen Praxisalltag.🎁 Fordere dein kostenloses Muster von Simini Protect Lavage an (nur Versandkosten...2025-07-1024 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastOrthopédie chez les petits animaux - Partie 1: CC, fractures radiales, vis sacro-iliaques (numéro de février 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Dans cet épisode de Simini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux Podcast, nous passons en revue trois études marquantes publiées dans Veterinary Surgery (édition de février 2025).Au programme :Stérilisation et risque de rupture du LCC chez le chien — quelle temporalité est la plus sûre ?Fractures radiales chez les races miniatures — pourquoi un petit “gap” peut casser la plaqueLuxation sacro-iliaque — sens du filetage et stabilité rotatoire : ça visse ou ça glisse ?Une revue rapide et ciblée pour orienter vos décisions chirurgicales — dès demain au bloc.—🎁 Réclamez votre échant...2025-07-0920 minSimini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastFebbraio 2025 – Articoli da Veterinary Surgery | Ortopedia Piccoli Animali – Parte 1In questo episodio del Simini Piccoli Animali Chirurgia Podcast in italiano, esploriamo tre articoli pubblicati su Veterinary Surgery nel 2025 con un focus sulla chirurgia ortopedica nei piccoli animali. Gli studi affrontano tematiche cruciali: dall’effetto della gonadectomia sul rischio di rottura del legamento crociato, al ruolo del gap di frattura nella stabilità dell’impianto, fino alla biomeccanica della filettatura nelle lussazioni sacroiliache.Ogni articolo viene discusso con taglio clinico-pratico, per aiutare chirurghi, residenti e studenti a tradurre le evidenze in decisioni operative.Argomenti trattati:Gonadectomia precoce e rischio aumentato di CRCLDRiduzione anatomica e ris...2025-07-0822 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Ortopedia en Pequeños Animales — Edición Febrero 2025 (Parte 1)En este episodio, revisamos tres artículos de la edición de febrero de Veterinary Surgery con implicaciones clínicas clave para la ortopedia en pequeños animales. Desde decisiones sobre el momento ideal para esterilizar hasta técnicas de reducción y fijación, exploramos cómo cada pequeño detalle técnico puede tener un gran impacto en el quirófano.Estudios destacados:Meta-análisis sobre gonadectomía y riesgo de ruptura de LCCEstudio multicéntrico sobre fracturas distales del radio y cúbitoEvaluación biomecánica de la dirección de la rosca en tornillos para...2025-07-0723 minSimini Surgery Review: Equine EditionVeterinary Surgery Deep Dive: Equine Ortho — April 2025 EditionIn this episode of the Simini Equine Surgery Podcast, we dive into the April 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery and explore two high-stakes orthopedic studies that redefine stabilization—one at the fetlock and pastern, and the other at the thoracolumbar spine.You’ll hear takeaways from two groundbreaking investigations:✅ Orozco Lopez et al. — Dual joint arthrodesis in racehorses with catastrophic suspensory failure. Discover how a human distal femur plate eliminated PIPJ subluxation—but didn’t eliminate infection risk.✅ Pezzanite et al. — A biomechanical comparison of pedicle screw rod constructs with and without inte...2025-07-0312 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastTissus mous chez les petits animaux - Partie 2: Chirurgie thoracique (numéro de janvier 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Dans cet épisode du Simini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux Podcast, nous plongeons dans deux études avancées sur la chirurgie thoracique canine, parues dans l’édition de janvier 2025 de Veterinary Surgery.Au programme :Comparaison cadavérique de trois voies d’abord pour lobectomie du lobe pulmonaire accessoireCartographie du ganglion sentinelle en thoracoscopie — une première cliniqueApproches innovantes, implications concrètes, et réflexion critique pour la pratique quotidienne.—🎁 Réclamez votre échantillon gratuit de Simini Protect Lavage (il suffit de couvrir les frais de port) : https://www.simini.com...2025-07-0115 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieWeichteilchirurgie Kleintier – Teil 2: Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe Januar 2025,In Teil 2 unseres Simini Podcast zur Kleintierchirurgie werfen wir erneut einen Blick auf die aktuellsten Studien aus Veterinary Surgery zur Thoraxchirurgie beim Hund. Zwei spannende Konzepte, zwei neue chirurgische Wege – und ganz viel klinischer Mehrwert für deinen Alltag.Heute dabei:Ein neuer Zugang zur Lobektomie des accessorischen Lungenlappens – mit mehr Sicht und mehr Kontrolle?Intraoperatives Sentinel-Lymphknoten-Mapping bei pulmonalen Karzinomen – Machbarkeit, Präzision und ZukunftsperspektivenKlarer Fokus auf operative Umsetzung, Sicherheit und Entscheidungshilfe für komplexe FälleKuratiert für alle, die im OP präzise arbeiten – und mitreden wollen.🎁 Fordere dein kostenloses...2025-07-0116 minSimini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastGennaio 2025 - Articoli da Veterinary Surgery |Tessuti Molli Piccoli Animali – Parte 2In questo episodio del Simini Piccoli Animali Chirurgia Podcast in italiano, approfondiamo due studi pubblicati su Veterinary Surgery nel 2025, entrambi focalizzati su chirurgia toracica nei piccoli animali. Parliamo di approcci chirurgici per la lobectomia del lobo accessorio e dell’uso innovativo della fluorescenza intraoperatoria per la mappatura del linfonodo sentinella.Pensato per specializzandi, chirurghi e clinici, l’episodio offre una lettura critica degli articoli con riflessioni cliniche pratiche e suggerimenti utili per la tua sala operatoria.Argomenti trattati:Confronto tra approcci sternale, intercostale e transdiaframmatico per lobectomiaEsposizione chirurgica vs invasività: come bilanciare?Mappa...2025-07-0113 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieWeichteilchirurgie Kleintier – Teil 1: Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe Januar 2025,In dieser Folge des Simini-Podcasts zur Kleintierchirurgie analysieren wir zwei aktuelle Studien aus Veterinary Surgery zur Thoraxchirurgie beim Hund. Perfekt für Chirurg:innen, Residents und alle, die für die Fachprüfung lernen – klinisch relevant, evidenzbasiert und fokussiert auf das Wesentliche.Wir besprechen:Was tun bei zufällig gefundenen pulmonalen Bullae & Blebs?Ist eine prophylaktische Lungenresektion wirklich nötig?Neue Erkenntnisse zur thorakoskopischen Perikardiektomie in SeitenlageVorteile, Limitationen und klinische ImplikationenUnd natürlich: Was bedeutet das alles für Ihre OP-Entscheidungen?Prägnant, praxisnah und relevant – in unter 20 Minuten.📘 Zur vollständigen A...2025-06-3015 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastTissus mous chez les petits animaux - Partie 1: Chirurgie thoracique (numéro de janvier 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Dans cet épisode francophone du Simini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux Podcast, nous explorons deux publications clés sur la chirurgie thoracique publiées dans Veterinary Surgery (édition de janvier 2025). En moins de 15 minutes, vous aurez un aperçu clinique utile pour affiner vos décisions chirurgicales dès demain matin.Articles au programme :Bulles pulmonaires découvertes par hasard au scanner – faut-il opérer ?Péricardectomie thoracoscopique latérale – une vraie alternative ?Résidents, praticiens, chirurgiens en prépa board — cette revue rapide vous donne les données, la nuance, et la pertinence clinique sans surcha...2025-06-3014 minSimini Chirurgia dei Piccoli Animali PodcastGennaio 2025 - Articoli da Veterinary Surgery |Tessuti Molli Piccoli Animali – Parte 1In questo episodio del Simini Piccoli Animali Chirurgia Podcast, esaminiamo gli articoli principali del numero di Gennaio 2025 di Veterinary Surgery, con un focus sulla chirurgia dei tessuti molli nei piccoli animali. Pensato per specializzandi, clinici e chirurghi che si preparano all’esame, questa rassegna rapida ti aiuta a digerire le ultime ricerche in un solo tragitto.Gli argomenti includono:Riduzione del rischio di infezione del sito chirurgicoGestione del mucocele della colecistiEsiti della biopsia epatica laparoscopicaEffetti dell’analgesia sulla motilità intestinaleStampa 3D per la modellazione dell’ostruzione delle vie aereeE altro ancora — con commenti sulla rilevanza...2025-06-2714 min
Simini Boards CastExternal Skeletal Fixation: Frames, Forces & FailuresIn this BoardsCast episode, we bring structure to the world of external skeletal fixation — exploring how frame design, fixation forces, and biological constraints determine outcomes in fracture repair. Whether you're pinning a toy dog radius or managing a segmental tibial gap, knowing how to build (and when to remove) an ESF makes or breaks the result.You’ll learn:The four core ESF frame types and when to use eachHow pin size, number, and placement affect stiffness and strainDifferences between linear, circular, and hybrid constructsWhy most failures come from overloading or under-thinking the frameBest practices for post...2025-06-2421 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Tejidos Blandos en Pequeños Animales — Edición Enero 2025 (Parte 2)En esta segunda parte del episodio de enero, abordamos dos estudios quirúrgicos torácicos que ofrecen lecciones prácticas importantes para la cirugía de tejidos blandos en perros. Desde la optimización de abordajes para lobectomía pulmonar hasta la identificación del ganglio centinela en tumores pulmonares, este episodio te guía por técnicas emergentes, implicaciones clínicas reales y reflexiones sobre el futuro de la planificación quirúrgica torácica.Estudios destacados:Comparativa de tres abordajes quirúrgicos para lobectomía del lóbulo accesorioMapeo intraoperatorio del ganglio centinela con verde de indocia...2025-06-2413 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastOrthopédie – Partie 2 : Stabilisation du tarse & techniques mini-invasives (numéro de janvier 2025, Veterinary Surgery)Bienvenue dans cet épisode du Simini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux Podcast, votre mise à jour rapide et ciblée de la littérature scientifique vétérinaire.Dans cette deuxième édition orthopédique, nous nous concentrons sur deux études publiées dans le numéro de janvier 2025 de Veterinary Surgery. Ces articles proposent des approches cliniques concrètes pour la stabilisation du tarse chez le chien, en particulier après chirurgie de l’articulation tarsocrurale.🔹 Saitoh et al. (2025) — Évaluation rétrospective de l’utilisation d’une vis calcagnotibiale temporaire associée à une coaptation externe pour l...2025-06-2414 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieOrthopädische Einblicke – Teil 2: Tarsale Stabilisierung bei Hunden, Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe Januar 2025🎙️ Willkommen zur zweiten orthopädischen Ausgabe des Simini-Podcasts zur Kleintierchirurgie.In dieser Folge analysieren wir zwei aktuelle Studien aus der Januar-Ausgabe 2025 der Fachzeitschrift Veterinary Surgery – beide mit direkt umsetzbaren Erkenntnissen zur Stabilisierung des Sprunggelenks bei Hunden.📘 Zur vollständigen Ausgabe von Veterinary Surgery (Januar 2025): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1532950x/2025/54/1Wir besprechen:🔹 Saitoh et al. (2024) – Eine temporäre kalkaneotibiale Schraube in Kombination mit äußerer Coaptation als effektive Methode zur postoperativen Ruhigstellung nach TCI-Reparatur – mit überraschend niedriger Komplikationsrate, auch bei Arbeitshunden.🔹...2025-06-2312 minSimini Boards CastWhy Plates Break: Fatigue, Placement & the Screw That Did Too MuchIn this BoardsCast episode, we tackle one of the most frustrating failures in orthopedic repair — a broken plate. From strain concentration to screw density and fatigue over time, this episode breaks down how good implants go bad and how to prevent it.You’ll learn:The three major reasons why plates fail postoperativelyWhy implant fatigue is almost always a time + stress equationThe role of screw density, positioning, and load sharingHow over-engineering the construct can increase failureWhat to look for radiographically before the break happensHow to plan a revision — or avoid needing onePerfect for boards prep o...2025-06-2319 minSimini Boards CastJoint Infection: Lavage, Culture, and SalvageIn this episode of BoardsCast, we tackle joint infections — when bacteria make their way into the synovial space and trigger one of the most damaging sequelae in orthopedic surgery. From diagnosis to definitive treatment, we walk through how to save the joint — or when to let it go.You’ll learn:How to recognize and confirm septic arthritisWhat diagnostic tools are reliable (and which aren’t)Indications and techniques for surgical vs. needle joint lavageWhat to expect from synovial fluid cytology and culturePost-lavage antibiotic strategies: local vs. systemicSalvage procedures when the joint won’t recoverWhether yo...2025-06-2324 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Tejidos Blandos en Pequeños Animales — Edición Enero 2025 (Parte 1)En esta edición centrada en tejidos blandos, repasamos dos estudios clínicos clave publicados en Veterinary Surgery (enero 2025), con hallazgos que impactan directamente la toma de decisiones en cirugía de tórax. Analizamos el riesgo real de neumotórax espontáneo por bullas pulmonares incidentales y comparamos dos técnicas quirúrgicas para la pericardiectomía en perros. Todo con una mirada práctica, crítica y enfocada en la utilidad para residentes y cirujanos en activo.Temas cubiertos:Bullas pulmonares incidentales en TC: ¿riesgo real o falso positivo?Abordaje lateral vs. transdiafragmático para pericard...2025-06-2315 minSimini Boards CastAmputation & Limb Salvage: Decision-Making Beyond the CutIn this BoardsCast episode, we tackle one of the most challenging conversations in surgery: when to take the limb — and when to fight to save it. Whether you’re dealing with cancer, trauma, or chronic orthopedic failure, limb salvage vs. amputation is about far more than the cut.You’ll learn:The indications and contraindications for limb salvageKey factors influencing functional outcome after amputationSurgical options for partial limb salvage: endoprostheses, allografts, CVOsHow to evaluate patient selection, comorbidities, and owner capacityDecision-making in osteosarcoma, non-reconstructable fractures, and infectionPost-op expectations and long-term function — myth vs. realityFrom oncologic planning...2025-06-2023 minSimini Boards CastDistraction Osteogenesis: Lengthening Done RightIn this episode of BoardsCast, we explore the powerful (and sometimes intimidating) technique of distraction osteogenesis — the method of growing new bone by carefully pulling it apart. Used for limb lengthening, deformity correction, and salvage of segmental bone loss, it’s one of the most biologically active orthopedic strategies available.You’ll learn:The three phases of distraction osteogenesisHow strain, stability, and vascularity influence regenerate qualityFixator types and frame setups for distraction successBoard-level concepts like latency, distraction rate, and indexComplications including premature consolidation and non-unionWhen to use distraction — and when it's too muchWhether you’re reviewi...2025-06-2014 minSimini Boards CastConservative Ortho: When Not to CutIn this BoardsCast episode, we flip the script and focus on when orthopedic surgery isn’t the best choice. Conservative orthopedic management isn’t just “doing nothing” — it’s a calculated decision based on biology, biomechanics, and behavior.You’ll learn:Which fractures actually heal well without surgeryWhat stability looks like radiographically and clinicallyThe role of load-sharing vs. load-sparing in conservative successWhen cage rest, slings, or splints work — and when they backfireRisks of fibrous union, joint stiffness, and disuse atrophyCommunication strategies to help clients commit to non-operative careFrom pelvic fractures to scapular bodies and greenstick lesio...2025-06-1918 minSimini Boards CastFailed TPLO: What Went WrongIn this BoardsCast episode, we unpack one of the most important — and most anxiety-inducing — challenges in orthopedic surgery: the failed TPLO. Whether the plateau rotated wrong, the tibia fractured, or the lameness never resolved, this episode walks through how and why TPLOs go sideways.You’ll learn:The most common causes of TPLO failure: technical, biologic, and mechanicalHow to recognize poor planning, under-rotation, or overcorrectionImplant complications, tibial tuberosity avulsion, and tibial fracturesInfection and delayed union vs. early activity or inadequate stabilizationCase examples to help sharpen your eye for radiographic and clinical red flagsBoard-level distinctions between revision strate...2025-06-1920 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Ortopedia en Pequeños Animales — Edición Enero 2025 (Parte 2)En este segundo episodio de enero, seguimos profundizando en los artículos ortopédicos más relevantes de Veterinary Surgery con implicaciones directas en cirugía de pequeños animales. Revisamos dos estudios recientes que abordan técnicas quirúrgicas avanzadas para el tarso canino: la artrodesis mínimamente invasiva y el uso de tornillos temporales para estabilización.Temas cubiertos:Artrodesis tarsal mínimamente invasiva (ATMI)Complicaciones versus técnicas abiertas tradicionalesTornillo calcáneo-tibial temporal y su rol en inmovilizaciónManejo posoperatorio, adherencia del propietario y riesgos comunes—🎁 Solicita tu muestra gratuita de Simini...2025-06-1813 minSimini Cirugía de Animales Pequeños PodcastCirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad: Ortopedia en Pequeños Animales — Edición Enero 2025 (Parte 1)En este episodio de Cirugía Veterinaria en Profundidad, exploramos en detalle tres estudios ortopédicos recientes publicados en la edición de enero 2025 de Veterinary Surgery, todos con aplicación directa en la práctica clínica de pequeños animales. Diseñado para residentes, cirujanos y clínicos en activo, este resumen te ofrece herramientas quirúrgicas prácticas, análisis crítico y perlas clínicas útiles — todo en menos de 20 minutos.Temas tratados:Manejo artroscópico modificado para la OCD del tarsoImpacto de la prótesis total de cadera en el crecimiento femoral en perros j...2025-06-1818 minSimini Boards CastReading the Radiograph Like a SurgeonIn this BoardsCast episode, we break down how to evaluate orthopedic radiographs with surgical intent — moving past "describe the fracture" to "what would you do?"You'll learn:A step-by-step radiographic reading protocol used on boards and in the ORHow to assess fracture location, type, and displacement with purposeWhy the soft tissues often tell you what happened before the bone brokeWhich radiographic findings alter fixation strategyWhen to get more views — and when you already have what you needCase-based examples to test your interpretation and decision-makingThis is not just about passing the boards — it’s about building...2025-06-1816 minSimini Boards CastHip Luxation: Why It Fails (and How to Keep It In)In this BoardsCast episode, we tackle traumatic hip luxation — one of the most common orthopedic emergencies in small animals — and walk through why it fails, how to fix it, and when to call it quits.You’ll learn:What makes the coxofemoral joint stable — and what compromises itWhy craniodorsal luxation is the rule, not the exceptionPros and cons of closed reduction — and why it often failsSurgical options: toggle pinning, capsulorrhaphy, prosthetic round ligamentWhen to give up on the native joint and opt for salvageTips for reducing recurrence, improving post-op stability, and managing owner expectationsWhether you're pre...2025-06-1815 minSimini sur la chirurgie des petits animaux PodcastOrthopédie – Partie 1 : Articles du numéro de janvier 2025 de Veterinary SurgeryDans cet épisode, nous vous proposons un condensé pratique des dernières avancées en chirurgie orthopédique chez les petits animaux. Nous décortiquons trois articles publiés dans le numéro de janvier 2025 de Veterinary Surgery, avec des implications cliniques concrètes à mettre en œuvre dès demain matin au bloc opératoire.📌 Au programme :🦴 Approche modifiée pour l’arthroscopie du tarse chez le chien (Cruciani et al., 2024)🦴 Impact de la PTH sans ciment sur la croissance fémorale chez le chiot (Forzisi et al., 2025)🦴 Précision des mesures acétabulaires pour la planification des PTH...2025-06-1822 minSimini Podcast zur KleintierchirurgieOrthopädie – Teil 1: Studien aus der Veterinary Surgery, Ausgabe Januar 2025Dies ist die erste von zwei Episoden des Simini-Podcasts zur Kleintierchirurgie, die sich den orthopädischen Fachartikeln der Januar-Ausgabe 2025 der Veterinary Surgery widmen. In kompakter Form besprechen wir drei Studien, die unmittelbare Relevanz für Ihre chirurgische Entscheidungsfindung haben.Wir analysieren:Eine modifizierte Portalplatzierung für die Arthroskopie bei OCD im Tarsalgelenk (Cruciani et al.)Den Einfluss einer zementfreien Totalendoprothese auf das Femurlängenwachstum bei jungen Hunden (Forzisi et al.)Den Vergleich dreier Methoden zur präoperativen Bestimmung der Pfannengröße bei THR (Wilson et al.)👂 Jetzt reinhören für chirurgische Takeaways, klinisch rel...2025-06-1723 minSimini Boards CastOsteomyelitis & Biofilm: When Bugs Hide in BoneIn this episode of BoardsCast, we take on osteomyelitis — one of the most frustrating and persistent complications in orthopedic surgery — and dive into how bacterial biofilm formation changes everything.You’ll learn:How biofilms form and why they protect bacteria from antibioticsThe difference between acute and chronic osteomyelitisWhich bacteria are most commonly involved — and what they stick toWhen to debride, when to remove implants, and when to stage reconstructionThe role of local vs. systemic antibiotic therapyHow to recognize implant-associated infection and what happens if you miss itWhether you're facing a draining tract, a failed repair...2025-06-1716 minSimini Boards CastNerve Injuries in Ortho: When to Fix, When to WaitIn this episode of BoardsCast, we examine what happens when nerves are involved in orthopedic injury — and how to determine whether to explore, repair, or wait for recovery.You’ll learn:The classifications of nerve injury: neuropraxia, axonotmesis, neurotmesisWhat clinical signs suggest functional recovery — and which don’tHow to manage radial nerve injuries in humeral fracturesTiming of exploration vs. conservative monitoringSurgical nerve repair principles: tension, orientation, graftingPrognosis, timelines, and pitfalls to avoid during fracture stabilization near neurovascular bundlesWhether you’re facing a dropped paw, an absent withdrawal, or an iatrogenic complication, this episode gives you a prac...2025-06-1616 minSimini Boards CastBone Grafting & Substitutes: What Actually Helps HealingIn this episode of BoardsCast, we break down what bone grafts actually do — and which options work best depending on your patient’s biology and your surgical goals.You’ll learn:The three functions of bone grafts: osteogenesis, osteoinduction, and osteoconductionWhy cancellous autografts are still the gold standard — and their limitationsThe rise of graft substitutes: demineralized bone matrix, ceramics, stem cell scaffoldsWhen to use structural grafts vs. biological stimulatorsBoard-level distinctions between graft types and their propertiesPractical guidance for fracture repair, delayed union, arthrodesis, and spinal fusionThis episode helps you sort through the options so you’re n...2025-06-1624 min
Simini Surgery Review: Small Animal EditionFast Track Update: VetSurg Key Soft Tissue Studies – April 2025 EditionIn this episode of Fast Track Update, we review key articles from the April 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery, with a focus on small animal soft tissue surgery. Designed for residents, clinicians, and board-prepping surgeons, this rapid-fire review helps you digest the latest research in just one commute.Topics include:Surgical site infection risk reductionGallbladder mucocele managementLaparoscopic liver biopsy outcomesEffects of analgesia on intestinal motility3D printing for airway obstruction modelingAnd more — all with commentary on clinical relevance and board applicabilityDon’t have time to read the full issue? We’ve got you covered.—...2025-06-1217 minSimini Boards CastPediatric Orthopedics: What’s Different When They’re Still GrowingIn this episode of BoardsCast, we take a close look at what changes when the patient hasn’t finished growing — and why pediatric orthopedic injuries require a fundamentally different approach.You’ll learn:How physis function and closure timing impact treatmentThe Salter-Harris fracture classification and growth disturbance riskWhat to do (and what to avoid) when fixing injuries near open physesThe role of periosteum in pediatric healing — and remodeling potentialImplant selection and positioning for growing boneBoard-style case reviews with growth plate complication managementThis is essential for boards and real-life practice — because treating young animals like small adul...2025-06-1216 minSimini Surgery Review: Equine EditionVeterinary Surgery Deep Dive: Equine Soft Tissue —February 2025 EditionIn this Equine Soft Tissue Deep Dive, we examine two high-impact surgical studies from the February 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery — one focused on gastrointestinal reconstruction, and the other on an aggressive but effective approach to perianal melanomas.Covered in this episode:A direct in vivo comparison of end-to-side vs. side-to-side jejunecostomyA radical excision approach for perianal melanomas in standing, sedated horsesPost-op considerations: colic risk, fecal output, wound healing, and owner communicationThis is a clinical distillation of two technically demanding but impactful procedures — designed to help you weigh techniques, prepare for complications, and manage expectations.2025-06-1113 minSimini Boards CastCorrective Osteotomy: Planning to Shift Force, Not Just ShapeIn this episode of BoardsCast, we dive into the principles of corrective osteotomy — and why it’s not just about straightening a limb, but redirecting load to restore function.We explore:The role of mechanical axis, anatomic axis, and joint orientation linesHow deformity affects loading and cartilage wearWhy identifying the CORA is critical for precise correctionPlanning for single-plane and multi-plane correctionsFixation considerations after angular realignmentCommon mistakes and how to avoid creating new deformitiesThis is essential listening for residents tackling angular limb deformities, post-traumatic malunions, or growth disturbances — and for any surgeon who wants to cut wi...2025-06-1017 minSimini Boards CastBiomechanics of Locking Plates: Fixed Angle Isn’t Always BetterIn this BoardsCast episode, we take a deep dive into the mechanics, myths, and misapplications of locking plates — a tool that’s often misunderstood as being universally superior.We explore:The difference between locking and conventional plates from a mechanical standpointWhy fixed-angle doesn’t always mean stronger or more stableThe concept of working length, strain environment, and stress distributionWhen locking plates shine — and when they failCommon failure modes: cold welding, screw breakage, and stress shieldingTips for strategic plate selection based on fracture type, bone quality, and load demandsWhether you're stabilizing a comminuted shaft or debating...2025-06-0922 minSimini Boards CastStress Shielding & Bone Loss: When Stability Hurts HealingIn this BoardsCast episode, we explore the double-edged sword of surgical stability — and how too much can actually delay or damage bone healing.We unpack:The biomechanical basis of stress shieldingWhy Wolff’s Law applies in both directionsHow over-stiff constructs reduce callus and remodel poorlyWhere stress shielding leads to cortical thinning, screw loosening, or implant failureStrategies to minimize shielding through plate length, screw number, and implant selectionBoard-style case examples and recovery insightsIf you’ve ever questioned whether your fixation was too rigid — or wondered why a perfectly stable repair still failed — this episode connects the dots b...2025-06-0919 minSimini Boards CastOsteochondrosis & OCD: Cracks in Growing CartilageIn this BoardsCast episode, we dig into the pathology and treatment of osteochondrosis and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) — the most common developmental orthopedic disease in growing dogs.You’ll learn:What actually causes failure of endochondral ossificationWhy vascular supply and cartilage thickness matterHow OCD flaps form — and what makes them painfulTypical lesion sites: shoulder, elbow, stifle, tarsusSurgical options: curettage, fragment removal, microfracture, graftingPrognosis by site — and when to expect arthritis despite treatmentThis is a foundational lesion — not just for exams, but for real-life management of lame young dogs. Let’s break down the crack.—🎁...2025-06-0618 minSimini Boards CastCruciate Ligament Rupture: Beyond the TPLOIn this episode of BoardsCast, we go beyond the tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) and examine cruciate ligament rupture through a broader lens of joint mechanics, instability, and alternative strategies.You’ll learn:Why cruciate rupture is a degenerative—not traumatic—processThe biomechanics behind cranial tibial thrust and passive constraintHow alignment, slope, and conformation influence surgical planningWhen TPLO isn’t the right answer — and what to do insteadLateral suture, CBLO, TTA, and conservative options: pros and pitfallsHow to handle the partially torn cruciate and emerging diagnosticsThis episode is for anyone who wants to understand not just h...2025-06-0619 minSimini Boards CastTotal Joint Replacement: Hip, Elbow & Knee EssentialsIn this episode of BoardsCast, we walk through the principles and evolving landscape of total joint replacement (TJR) in veterinary patients — focusing on the hip, elbow, and stifle.We cover:Cemented vs. cementless THR and why component fixation mattersModular vs. monobloc implants — and what surgeons are choosingElbow replacement: options, outcomes, and the mechanical challenge of congruityStifle replacement: where it’s going and why it’s still uncommonComplication patterns: infection, luxation, aseptic looseningWhen salvage is better than replacement — and how to make that callWhether you’re preparing for boards, planning a referral, or trying to avoid catast...2025-06-0522 minSimini Boards CastPatellar Luxation: Realignment & Rebalancing ForcesIn this episode of BoardsCast, we cover the multifactorial nature of patellar luxation — a deceptively simple diagnosis that demands geometric precision and a rebalancing of forces for successful correction.We break down:The anatomic forces that push the patella medially or laterallyHow to assess limb alignment: femoral torsion, tibial rotation, trochlear depthSurgical options: tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT), trochleoplasty, wedge recession, imbricationPlanning surgical intervention based on Q-angle, trochlear wear, and tibial alignmentPostoperative pitfalls, complications, and board-style scenario reviewsWhether you’re facing a limping Yorkie or reviewing for your next board case, this episode puts all the...2025-06-0524 minSimini Surgery Review: Equine EditionVeterinary Surgery Deep Dive: Equine Soft Tissue —January 2025 EditionIn this second installment of our Equine Soft Tissue Deep Dive, we spotlight another set of key studies from the January 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery — focused on improving mechanical outcomes and minimizing complications after GI and tendon surgery.We cover:Biomechanics of large colon colopexy: suture pattern vs. bite depthComparative outcomes of small intestinal anastomosis with stapled techniquesOne- vs. two-layer descending colon closures: trade-offs in size and strengthFull-thickness biopsy techniques: punch vs. wedge vs. forcepsIntrathecal enalapril to reduce tendon sheath adhesions after injuryAs always, our focus is translating the research into practical guidance you ca...2025-06-0424 minSimini Boards CastArticular Surface Reconstruction: Grafting, CVOs & SalvageIn this episode of BoardsCast, we focus on the high-stakes realm of articular surface reconstruction — where perfect joint congruity meets imperfect reality.We explore:What defines “reconstructable” vs. “non-reconstructable” articular injuryOsteochondral autografts, allografts, and synthetic optionsCorrective valgus and varus osteotomies (CVOs) and how they redistribute loadHow to use realignment to buy time or avoid joint replacementSalvage strategies: excision arthroplasty, arthrodesis, and the trade-offs involvedBoard-relevant distinctions between cartilage resurfacing and functional joint preservationIf you’ve ever been stuck between “repair it” and “replace it,” this episode breaks down what’s possible, what’s reasonable — and when salvage is the smarte...2025-06-0417 minSimini Boards CastArthrodesis: When Motion is the ProblemIn this BoardsCast episode, we focus on a procedure that sacrifices joint motion for the sake of pain-free function: arthrodesis.We explore:When arthrodesis is a solution — and when it’s a mistakePrinciples of surgical joint fusion, from joint prep to compression and alignmentCommon sites for arthrodesis (carpus, tarsus, elbow, shoulder) and their differencesHow to plan angles and avoid mechanical overloadComplications: implant failure, fracture, malalignment, and limb dysfunctionCase-based board questions and a review of fixation strategy, grafting, and outcomesIf you’ve ever faced a chronically unstable joint or a failed reconstruction, this episode gives you th...2025-06-0421 minSimini Boards CastMeniscal Mechanics: Load Transmission, Injury & ResectionIn this episode of BoardsCast, we dive into the function, failure, and surgical decision-making around the meniscus — a structure that can make or break long-term stifle outcomes.We cover:Meniscal anatomy and the unique role of the medial meniscusHow hoop stress and load distribution maintain joint healthThe impact of cruciate rupture on meniscal mechanicsWhy meniscal injuries persist post-TPLO — and how to detect themSurgical approaches: partial meniscectomy, meniscal release, and what’s lost with eachBoard-focused insight on conservative management and long-term prognosisIf you’ve ever debated whether to cut, release, or leave it alone — this episode wi...2025-06-0317 minSimini Boards CastOrthobiologics: PRP, MSCs & the Biologic Fix ToolboxIn this episode of BoardsCast, we explore the rapidly growing world of orthobiologics — from platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and beyond.You’ll learn:What makes a biologic "orthopedic" — and what that actually meansHow PRP is made, what it contains, and why concentration mattersThe difference between bone marrow-derived and adipose-derived MSCsThe three mechanisms of action: differentiation, signaling, and scaffoldingHow biologics fit into healing tendon, ligament, bone, and cartilage injuriesThe hype vs. evidence around their use in real patientsRegulatory, economic, and practical limitations in veterinary settingsIf you’ve ever wanted to sort fact fro...2025-06-0322 minSimini Surgery Review: Small Animal EditionFast Track Update: VetSurg Key Ortho Studies – April 2025 EditionIn this Simini Surgery Podcast Fast Track Update episode, we tackle the complex biomechanics and frustrating biology of tendon and ligament healing.We cover:The shape and phases of the stress-strain curveWhy tendons and ligaments fail differently than boneThe three stages of healing: inflammation, proliferation, remodelingWhy healed tissue is never as strong — and how scar tissue disrupts force transferRepair strategies: Krackow vs. locking loop, suture tension, and rehab timingWhy conservative management often fails, and how to reduce re-rupture riskIf you’ve ever wondered why a repaired tendon still ruptures — or why scarred ligaments lose propri...2025-06-0326 minSimini Boards CastCartilage Injury & Repair: When It Doesn’t Grow BackIn this BoardsCast episode, we confront a frustrating reality in orthopedic surgery: cartilage doesn’t heal like bone — and often doesn’t heal at all.We break down:The biology of cartilage and why it lacks regenerative capacityHow chondrocyte metabolism, avascularity, and matrix structure limit healingThe difference between hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage repairWhat makes superficial vs. full-thickness cartilage injuries behave differentlySurgical techniques like abrasion arthroplasty, drilling, microfracture, and osteochondral autograftsThe emerging (but still inconsistent) role of stem cells, scaffolds, and growth factorsWhether you’re managing an osteochondral flap, reviewing arthroscopy images, or prepping for boards...2025-06-0320 minSimini Boards CastUlnar Growth Arrest: When the Radius Keeps GoingIn this episode of BoardsCast, we dive into one of the most classic causes of angular limb deformity in young dogs: ulnar growth arrest.We cover:Why the distal ulnar physis is vulnerable to closureHow continued radial growth creates predictable deformitiesThe “radius curvus” pattern: valgus, procurvatum, and external rotationDiagnosis using joint orientation angles and axis mismatchSurgical options including ulnar ostectomy, radial osteotomy, and growth modulationWhen to intervene — and how to avoid overcorrection or joint collapseThis is the episode that connects growth plate injury, biomechanics, and surgical strategy — all in one high-yield package.—🎁 Cla...2025-06-0212 minSimini Boards CastTendon & Ligament Healing: The Stress-Strain RealityIn this BoardsCast episode, we explore the mechanical and biological challenges of tendon and ligament healing — and why these tissues never quite go back to “normal.”We cover:The stress-strain curve and what it tells us about tendon/ligament behaviorWhy these tissues fail differently from bone — and heal slowerThe inflammatory, proliferative, and remodeling phases of healingScar tissue vs. organized collagen — and what that means for biomechanicsWhy stretching, immobilization, and timing matterCommon injuries (Achilles, biceps, collateral ligaments) and real-world strategies for surgical vs. conservative repairIf you’ve ever wondered why tendons rupture, re-rupture, or just don’t recove...2025-06-0213 minSimini Boards CastAngular Limb Deformities: Axis, Angles & CORA — Part IIIn Part II of our angular limb deformity series, we apply the geometric principles of CORA, joint orientation angles, and alignment to real-world surgical decision-making.In this episode, we cover:When to choose a closing wedge, opening wedge, or dome osteotomyHow rotation, translation, and implant planning interactClinical scenarios that demand smooth vs. angular correctionsPlanning pitfalls that lead to overcorrection, undercorrection, or instabilityCase-based application and board-style questions to reinforce key decision pointsThis is the step between understanding deformity and surgically fixing it — and a must-know for any surgeon tackling limb alignment.—🎁 Claim y...2025-05-3118 minSimini Boards CastAngular Limb Deformities: Axis, Angles & CORA — Part IIn this first of a two-part BoardsCast series, we explore the foundational mechanics of angular limb deformity diagnosis and correction. Whether you’re preparing for boards or brushing up on osteotomy planning, this episode walks you step-by-step through:The difference between mechanical and anatomic axesJoint orientation angles (JFSA, LDFA, MPTA, JLCA) — and what “normal” looks likeHow to define and locate the CORA (Center of Rotation of Angulation)When to consider translation — and when it means you got the CORA wrongTools for recognizing and classifying single vs. multi-plane deformitiesWith clear diagrams and board-focused questions woven throughout, this episode is...2025-05-3021 minSimini Boards CastPhyseal Fractures — Growth Plates Under PressureIn this episode of BoardCast, we shift focus to one of the most time-sensitive and high-stakes situations in small animal orthopedics: the open fracture.We explore:How force, strain, and biology interact at injury sitesWhy initial wound care sets the stage for surgical success (or failure)The Gustilo-Anderson open fracture classification — and what it predictsWhen to debride, what to remove, and when to stabilizeInternal vs. external fixation, and the role of bone graftingCommon complications and how to mitigate themA framework for real-world triage and revision planningThis episode offers practical, high-yield guidance on a topic wh...2025-05-3019 minSimini Boards CastOrthopedic Healing Gone Wrong — Implant Failure, Non-Union & InfectionIn this episode of BoardCast, we break down what happens when internal fixation fails — and why.From the foundational forces at play to implant-specific failure modes, we explore the physics, mechanics, and clinical pitfalls behind:Tension band wiring and cerclage failureInterlocking nail fatigue and screw pulloutLag screw and plate biomechanicsLocking plate failure patterns in poor-quality boneThe concept of Elastic Plate Osteosynthesis for juvenilesAnd how to think critically about construct selection, strain distribution, and revision planningWe also test your knowledge with a board-style case on managing a comminuted fracture in poor-quality bone. If you’ve ever...2025-05-3017 minSimini Boards CastExternal Skeletal Fixation: Frames, Forces & FailuresIn this packed episode of BoardCast, we tackle the engineering behind orthopedic repair — focusing on the forces that implants face, the frames surgeons build to control them, and how failures happen when mechanics are mismatched to biology.Topics covered:Stress-strain behavior of materials and how it dictates implant functionLoad-sharing vs. load-bearing constructs: when the implant helps, and when it carries everythingBiomechanics of cerclage wire, IM pins, interlocking nails, and locking platesPlate modes: compression, neutralization, buttress, and bridgingPlate-rod combinations and how to balance stiffness vs. healing motionA board-style case + flashcard-style recap to test retentionPerfect for an...2025-05-3039 minSimini Boards CastInterlocking Nails: Why They Work (and When They Don’t)In this BoardCast episode, we break down the mechanics, applications, and complications of one of the most powerful tools in internal fracture fixation: interlocking nails.From biomechanical advantages to real-world complications, we cover:Why nails work so well for comminuted diaphyseal fracturesThe difference between static and dynamic locking — and when to use eachArea moment of inertia, angular stability, and central vs. eccentric loadingWhen ILNs outperform plates and pins — and when they don’tFailure risks, from screw misses to biological complicationsHow newer angle-stable designs may push outcomes even furtherThis is essential knowledge for any surgeon thinki...2025-05-3018 minSimini Boards CastLocking Plates vs. Conventional Plates: Friction, Fixed Angles & Fracture RepairIn this episode of BoardCast, we dive deep into one of the most fundamental decisions in small animal fracture repair: choosing between conventional bone plates and locking plate systems.Through clear mechanical breakdowns and real-world case thinking, we explore:The core engineering behind each fixation methodWhy screw purchase and bone quality matter (or don’t)Eccentric vs. central loading and how implants fail under stressThe biomechanics of interlocking nails and how they differWhat implant to choose for a given fracture pattern and patient conditionThe critical role of construct design in clinical successIf you're preparing fo...2025-05-2918 minSimini Boards CastPlate Application Strategy: Forces, Failures & Fixation FundamentalsIn this high-yield episode of BoardCast, we explore the strategy behind plate application — from choosing the right plate to understanding how and why implants fail.You’ll learn:The physics of tension vs. compression and why placement mattersWorking length: what it is, how it affects compliance, and when flexibility helps or hurtsBiomechanics of different plating techniques: compression, neutralization, bridging, and elastic osteosynthesisFailure modes: bending, fatigue, screw pullout — and how locking plates shift the riskHow interlocking nails stack up against plates and when to combine constructsThis is not just for board prep — it’s a must-have...2025-05-2913 minSimini Boards CastBug Wars – Board Brawl: 8 Questions to Lock It InYou survived Bug Wars I–IV. But can you apply it?This episode is the exam-mode gauntlet: 8 board-style questions across antimicrobial mechanisms, PK/PD principles, combo logic, and sterilization.🎯 Format:Multiple-choice questionsPause to answerDetailed breakdown of correct and incorrect choicesFlashcard recap at the end💡 Topics include:Time- vs. concentration-dependent killMIC vs. MPC vs. PAEStatic + cidal combo pitfallsSporicidal agents & antiseptic limitationsEnantiomers, fat solubility, and sighthound drug metabolismBuilt to reinforce the essentials from the full Bug Wars arc. Rap...2025-05-2521 minSimini Boards CastBug Wars IV: The Outside Battle — Disinfectants, Antiseptics & SterilizationYou scrubbed the skin. You soaked the instruments. You wiped the table. But the bugs came back — because you picked the wrong weapon.In this episode, we tackle the external battlefield of infection control: the difference between disinfectants, antiseptics, and sterilants — and what actually kills.🔍 You’ll learn:Why some products are safe on skin… and others destroy tissueWhich agents kill spores (and which leave them behind)The real reason chlorhex sticks around — and why povidone-iodine doesn’tWhat makes hydrogen peroxide bubble (and why that means no...2025-05-2520 minSimini Boards CastBug Wars III: Combo Killers — Synergy, Antagonism, and When It All Goes WrongYou added a second antibiotic to play it safe… and sabotaged your treatment.In this episode, we unpack why combining antimicrobials can be a powerful strategy — or a clinical disaster.🔍 You’ll learn:The difference between synergy, additive effects, and antagonismWhy static + cidal combos can cancel each other outWhich combinations actually work (and why)When to combine, when to de-escalate, and when to walk awayToxicity overlap, PK/PD interactions, and board-level traps to avoid💡 Includes a board-style question + f...2025-05-2514 minSimini Boards CastBug Wars II: Time vs. Concentration — How Dosing Kills (or Fails)The drug was right. The culture said susceptible. But the patient didn’t improve.In this episode, we reveal the real reason antimicrobial therapy fails: You didn’t match the drug’s kill style to the dosing strategy.🔍 Learn:The difference between time-dependent and concentration-dependent killingKey PK/PD metrics like Time > MIC, Cmax/MIC, and AUC/MICWhy some antibiotics demand frequent small doses while others want big hitsHow drug class, site of infection, and patient phy...2025-05-2415 minSimini Surgery Review: Equine EditionVeterinary Surgery Deep Dive: Equine Ortho — January 2025 EditionIn this Equine-Ortho Deep Dive, we explore three surgical innovations targeting the distal limb — all featured in top-tier journals and focused on practical gains in precision, stability, and recovery.In this episode, we cover:Accuracy gains with a vertek aiming device (VAD) during computer-assisted surgery of the distal sesamoid boneA new compression aiming device for navicular bone fractures using standard radiographyOutcomes from standing sedation surgery for hoof wall masses like keratomas — including surgical technique and long-term recovery dataIf you're working on lower limb cases in horses, this update brings clarity to both novel devices and...2025-05-2321 minSimini Boards CastBug Wars I: How Antimicrobials Kill (And Why It Fails Without You)You picked the right drug. The culture said susceptible. And the infection still got worse.It’s not always resistance — sometimes, it’s you.In this episode, we break down how antimicrobials actually kill — and why understanding that is the key to board success and clinical results.You’ll learn:The difference between bactericidal and bacteriostatic drugsThe mechanisms of action for the major antimicrobial classesWhy folic acid synthesis inhibition is a double-drug strategyHow to choose the right kill style for the right patientTime-dependent vs. concentration-dependent antibiotics...2025-05-2214 minSimini Boards CastImplant Mechanics 101: Load Sharing vs. Load Bearing — Why Constructs FailIn this episode, we break down one of the most misunderstood principles in fracture repair: what role your implant is actually playing.Is it carrying all the load? Or sharing it with the bone? Because if you mismatch your construct to the fracture — it’s not if it will fail. It’s when.🔍 You’ll learn:The difference between load sharing and load bearingWhat happens when implants are too stiff or too weakWhen to use bridging vs. compressionWhy implant selection = healing environmentCommon board traps...2025-05-2214 minSimini Boards CastBone Healing & Strain: Why Fixation Fails (and What Actually Heals Bone)What actually heals a fracture — the metal or the biology? In this episode, we break down the real mechanics of bone healing, and why even textbook-perfect plates can fail if the strain environment isn’t right.You’ll learn:The difference between primary and secondary bone healingWhy interfragmentary strain (IFS) controls tissue differentiationHow to match fixation strategy to fracture typeWhat constructs fail and why — and how to avoid itIncludes a board-style question, a flashcard recap, and a few “don’t make this mistake” moments.🎧 Built for...2025-05-2215 minSimini Boards CastFracture Biomechanics: What Forces Break Bone (and Fix It)What’s the real difference between tension, shear, and torsion — and why does it matter in fracture repair?In this high-yield kickoff episode, we break down the five forces that rule orthopedic surgery:TensionCompressionShearBendingTorsionYou’ll learn:How each force works (with simple analogies you won’t forget)Why implants fail — and how to choose the right oneHow to spot board-style traps related to fixationAnd a rapid-fire recap to lock it all inBuilt for small animal surgery residents prepping for boards, this episode delivers fast clarity, zero fluff, and real s...2025-05-2011 minSimini Surgery Review: Small Animal EditionFast Track Update: VCOT’s Key Studies – January 2025 EditionIn this Simini Surgery Podcast Fast Track Update episode, we explore the most clinically relevant takeaways from the January 2025 issue of VCOT. Tailored for the busy small animal surgeon, this episode condenses the newest research into actionable insight — helping you zero in on what matters most to your practice.We cover:Long-term outcomes for soft tissue repair of traumatic patellar luxationCT-based anatomical differences in cats with medial patellar luxationHealing assessments after TPLO in Boxer dogsFixation strength in femoral neck fractures: 2 screws vs. 3Survival predictors in feline high-rise syndrome using the ATTS score🔗 Explo...2025-05-0819 minSimini Surgery Review: Small Animal EditionFast Track Update: Veterinary Surgery’s Key Studies – February 2025 EditionIn this episode of the Simini Surgery Review: Small Animal Edition, we walk you through the key clinical takeaways from the February 2025 issue of Veterinary Surgery.Designed to give busy surgeons a head start, this episode offers a clear, concise introduction to the month’s research — helping you prioritize the articles most relevant to your practice.We cover:Hemostatic sponge performance during liver surgeryA non-antibiotic lavage option to reinforce your closure protocolDrain placement strategies for better wound coverageReal-time confirmation of shunt occlusionAvoiding implant failure in toy breed fracture repairsThe link between ectomy timi...2025-04-3023 minSimini Surgery Review: Small Animal EditionScalpel & Silicon: Using ChatGPT for Faster Discharge SummariesIn this episode of Scalpel & Silicon in the Simini Surgery Review Podcast, we explore how small animal surgeons can save time on documentation by using ChatGPT to draft discharge summaries—without sacrificing clinical quality.You’ll learn:What ChatGPT is and how it’s already used in clinical settings [00:00:59]A step-by-step workflow to generate clean, professional summaries [00:02:43]How to go even faster using the Simini SOAP Assistant—a free custom GPT built for veterinary teams [00:04:17]And how to try Simini Protect Lavage risk-free in your next orthopedic closure [00:09:35]This podcast is about pra...2025-04-1610 min
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