title: Intra-articular stifle fractures and arthrodesis.
abstract: This article presents the classification, diagnosis, and treatment of fractures involving the stifle joint, including distal femoral, proximal tibial, and patellar fractures. Traditional and innovative diagnostic and surgical techniques are discussed. The indications and techniques for stifle arthrodesis are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000662:veterinary*; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000662:veterinary; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D013264:Stifle / Q000293:injuries*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary