Veterinary Science & Technology

Alberto Salvaggio

Publications

• Research Article
  Use of Wallace Distractor in Canine Stifle Arthroscopy
  Author(s): Angela Palumbo Piccionello, Antonella Volta, Barbara Bonazzoli, Alberto Salvaggio, Adolfo Maria Tambella, Cecilia Vullo, Gian Enrico Magi and Filippo Maria MartiniAngela Palumbo Piccionello, Antonella Volta, Barbara Bonazzoli, Alberto Salvaggio, Adolfo Maria Tambella, Cecilia Vullo, Gian Enrico Magi and Filippo Maria Martini
  
  Objectives: To assess the value of the intra-articular Wallace distractor in stifle arthroscopy in the dog. Methods-Ex-vivo study: ten cadaver limbs of dogs were used to explore the stifle joints by arthroscopy each once without and once with the aid of a Wallace distractor. Radiographs and observational data were used to assess the degree of joint distraction and to evaluate any collateral intra-articular damages. In vivo study: distractor-assisted arthroscopy was thereafter performed in 12 consecutive clinical cases of dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture. The use of the Wallace distractor, clinical setting, time to complete joint evaluation were recorded. Results: In the cadaver study, radiographic findings showed a signifi.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000185

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