Total ear canal ablation in the dog Part 1: Regional anatomy and pre-operative considerations
Total ear canal ablation with a lateral bulla osteotomy (TECA-LBO) is an advanced surgical procedure that can be challenging even to experienced surgeons. This is the first of a two-part article and will discuss the regional anatomy and pre-operative considerations relating to TECA-LBO in the dog. The second part, to be published in the next issue of UKVet, will discuss the operative technique in detail, post-operative care and describe possible intra- and post-operative complications that may be encountered.
Purpose ::: This study aimed to retrospectively compare the enlargement and migration of the femoral tunnel aperture after anatomic rectangular tunnel anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with a bone–patella tendon–bone (BTB) or hamstring tendon (HT) graft using three-dimensional (3-D) computer models.