Bones Of Dogs Research Articles

A Clinical and Radiographical Study on Augmentation of Fracture Healing in Long Bones of Dogs Using Synthetic Nanohydroxyapatite

Long bone fractures in six dogs were stabilized with intramedullary pinning and synthetic nanohydroxyapatite (Nha) graft material was deposited at the fracture site intra-operatively. The fractures were classified according to AO ASIF method of classification and the outcome of open reduction and internal fixation was evaluated based on clinical and radiological studies, on 7th, 15th, 30th and 45th post- operative days. Post-operative weight bearing and angulation and lameness grading, radiographic evaluation for alignment and implant stability were also evaluated. The stabilization technique proved to be satisfactory in all the cases. The radiographic score indicated better long bone fracture healing with Nha alone as a graft.

Condrossarcoma em úmero associado a metástases pulmonares em cão jovem - relato de caso

ABSTRACT Chondrosarcoma, an unusual malignant neoplasm, develops in cartilaginous tissue and presents low rate of metastasis, mainly affecting the axial skeleton from the adult to senile dogs. In the face of unusual occurrence of chondrosarcoma in the long bones of young dogs, the present report aimed to describe it in the right humerus of a two-and-a-half-year-old Siberian Husky, attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Franca, with limping of the right thoracic limb, for 20 days. The radiographic examination of the humerus showed bone lysis and periosteal proliferation. In the incisional biopsy, proliferation of atypical chondrocytes with diffuse distribution, interspersed with compact bone matrix, was observed. The amputation of the limb was performed, and the fragment histopathological analysis showed grade I chondrosarcoma. Periodic returns were made for neoplastic staging, and at 240 days after surgery lung metastases were detected, however, the tutor did not authorize chemotherapy and radiotherapy for financial reasons and due to the absence of respiratory symptoms so far (410 days after surgery). Although uncommon, chondrosarcoma can affect the long bones of young dogs, with clinical signs similar to other bone neoplasms, and, even with the radical limb amputation, can demonstrate systemic metastasis.

Dynamics of acute-phase and endothelial reactions and immune complex formation during bone replacement with germanium-doped calcium-phosphate ceramics of bone fragment fractures in dogs

Bone defects that occur with fragment fractures lead to an increase in the number of postoperative complications. Therefore, to restore the structure and function of the bone, there is a need for bone replacement, in particular doped calcium-phosphate ceramics. The purpose of the work is the biochemical assessment of acute-phase and endothelial reactions and immune complex formation during bone replacement with germanium-doped calcium-phosphate ceramics of bone fragment fractures in dogs. Dogs with fragment fractures of long tubular bones and plate osteosynthesis were included in the study. In the experimental group (n = 10), bone defects were replaced with germanium-doped calcium-phosphate ceramics (HА/β-TCP/l-Gе-700), in the control group (n = 10) – unalloyed (HА/β-TCP-700). Blood samples were taken after the injury and on the 3rd, 7th, 14th, 30th, and 60th days after osteosynthesis. Partial recovery of limb function in the experimental group was faster by 1.3 times (P < 0.001) and full by 1.2 times (P < 0.01) compared to the control. On the 60th day, in experimental animals, the defect was filled with a regenerate of high X-ray density without a periosteal reaction, while in the control animals, the bone regenerate did not have sufficient density with a significant periosteal reaction. In both groups, total protein and albumin content varied within the normal range. The activity of protein C on the 3rd day in the experimental group was 1.3 times higher (Р ˂ 0.001), and on the 7th day, it was twice as high (P ˂ 0.001) compared to the control group with normalization by the 14th day. The concentration of ceruloplasmin from the 7th day in the control animals was 1.1 times higher (Р ˂ 0.001) than in the experimental animals, with normalization in the latter by the 60th day. The level of small molecular circulating immune complexes (CIC) after the injury increased by 1.1 times (Р ˂ 0.001) and reached a peak in the control and experimental groups on the 14th day, with an increase in indicators by 2.1 and 1.4 times (Р ˂ 0.001), respectively, with normalization in the experimental group on the 60th day. The level of nitric oxide (NO) in the control group increased from the 7th to the 60th day, with a peak on the 30th day, and in the experimental group – from the 3rd to the 30th, with a peak on the seventh day. Osteoreplacement of fragment fractures of long tubular bones in dogs with calcium-phosphate ceramics doped with germanium is accompanied by a moderate level of the acute phase reaction and immune complex formation, an increase in the endothelial reaction and the anticoagulant potential of the blood, which contributes to a decrease in the intensity of the inflammatory-resorptive stage of reparative osteogenesis and an increase in its proliferative phase, which, respectively, accelerates the consolidation of fractures.

Clinical-radiological, hematological and biochemical assessment of bone replacement with germanium-doped calcium-phosphate ceramics for fragment fractures of tubular bones in dogs

Abstract. Among surgical pathology in animals, asignificant share is occupied by various traumatic injuries of the skeleton, the consequence of which are bonefractures. The results of X-ray and biochemical indicators of blood for bone fragment fractures in dogs arepresented.The purpose of the work is to clinically, radiologically, and pathochemically justify bone replacementwith germanium-doped calcium-phosphate ceramicsfor bone fragment fractures in dogs.In the injured animals of the experimental group(n=10), bone defects were replaced with germanium-doped calcium-phosphate ceramics (ГТлГег-700),in the control group (n=10) with unalloyed ceramics(ГТг-700). The activity of total alkaline phosphatase (ALP)and its bone isoenzyme (KiLP), tartrate-resistant acidphosphatase (TrKF) was determined in blood serum.Measurements were made with a Stat Fax 4500 spectrophotometer.On the 60th day, in the animals of the experimentalgroup, the filling of the bone defect with regeneratedmaterial of high X-ray density was noted, with the absence of periosteal reaction, which indicated the complete consolidation of the fracture and was the reasonfor the removal of the means of fixation. In the control,the area of the bone tissue defect that was not filledwith regenerate was visualized.The activity of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase(TRP) in both groups tended to increase. On the 14th day,the animals of the experimental group had a peak activity of TrKf (33.8±0.31), which was 1.3 times (p<0.001)higher than the level in the control group and 1.5 times(p<0.001) of clinically healthy animals, respectively. Onthe 30th day of research, a 1.2-fold (p<0.001) decreasein the level of TrCF was noted in the experimental groupcompared to the control group, in which the indicatorreached peak values at 34.9±0.25 units/l.The maximum activity of the bone isoenzyme alkaline phosphatase (KiLF) in the experimental groupwas observed on the 14th day of reparative osteogenesis and was 41.7±0.43 units/l, which is 1.2 times(p<0.001) higher than the indicator of the controlgroup. On the other hand, in the last group, the peakactivity of the bone isozyme was noted only on the30th day (40.9±0.48 units/l), while the indicator of theexperimental animals decreased dynamically duringthis period.The use of calcium-phosphate ceramics for fragment fractures of the bones of the tibia in dogs helpsto reduce the intensity of the inflammatory-resorptivestage of reparative osteogenesis and accelerates consolidation by 1.4 times. The dynamics of biochemicalmarkers of bone metabolism testifies to the optimizedcourse of reparative osteogenesis during osteoreplacement of bone defects with germanium-doped calcium-phosphate ceramics. Key words: bioceramics, germanium, total alkaline phosphatase, bone isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase, bonetissue.

The Effects of the Traditional Data Augmentation Techniques on Long Bone Fracture Detection

Image collection and preparation phases are highly costly for machine learning 
 algorithms. They require the majority of labeled data. Hence, the image pre-processing method, data augmentation, is commonly used. Since there are so many proposed methods for the augmentation task, this comparison study is presented to be a supporting guide for the researchers. In addition, the lack of studies with animal-based data sets makes this study more valuable. The study is investigated on a comprehensive medical image data set consists of X-ray images of many different dogs. The main goal is to determine the fracture of the long bones in dogs. Many traditional augmentation methods are employed on the data set including flipping, rotating, changing brightness and contrast of the images. Transfer learning is applied on both raw and augmented data sets as a feature extractor and Support Vector Machine (SVM) is utilized as a classifier. For the classification task, the experimental study shows that changing the contrast is the outstanding method for accuracy manner, while the rotation method has the best sensitivity value.

Radiographic and computed tomographic evaluation of supinator sesamoid bones in dogs

BackgroundThe present study evaluated the frequency of supinator sesamoid bones (SSB) on radiography and computed tomography (CT). Interobserver agreement was evaluated in the detection of the SSBs in both methods. A correlation between the existence of SSBs and elbow diseases (ED) was assessed. For these purposes, radiographs, and CT scans of 100 dogs were scored by 3 observers.ResultsThe SSB was identified as a round to oval-shaped opacity and measured 0.5–6.56 mm × 0.5–6.2 mm. SSBs were reported in an average of 8,33% of dogs on radiographs and 26% of dogs on CT; a bilateral sesamoid bone was present in 43,52% and 76,92% of these dogs, respectively. Seventy-two percent of the SSBs was identified on CT were not detected on radiographs. The Kappa test showed a substantial agreement (κ = 0.691) and a perfect agreement (κ = 1) between the observers in the detection of SSBs on radiography and on CT scans respectively. Additionally, a weak positive correlation was detected between ED and the existence of SSBs.ConclusionA supinator sesamoid bone can be detected occasionally in the evaluation of the canine elbow joints by routine radiography. CT is superior to radiography for assessing SSBs with a higher interobserver agreement. The correlation of the existence of the SSBs and ED, needs further evaluations to prove a probable pathophysiological connection.

An engineered dual function peptide to repair fractured bones.

Targeted drug delivery, often referred to as "smart" drug delivery, is a process whereby a therapeutic drug is delivered to specific parts of the body in a manner that increases its concentration at the desired sites relative to others. This approach is poised to revolutionize medicine as exemplified by the recent FDA approval of Cytalux (FDA approves pioneering drug for ovarian cancer surgery - Purdue University News) which is a folate-receptor targeted intraoperative near infrared (NIR) imaging agent that was developed in our laboratories. Fracture-associated morbidities and mortality affect a significant portion of world population. United states, Canada and Europe alone spent $48 billion in treating osteoporosis related fractures although this number doesn't count the economic burden due to loss in productivity. It is estimated that by 2050 ca 21 million hip fractures would occur globally which will be leading cause of premature death and disability. Despite the need for improvement in the treatment for fracture repair, methods for treating fractures have changed little in recent decades. Systemic delivery of fracture-homing bone anabolics holds great promise as a therapeutic strategy in this regard. Here we report the design of a fracture-targeted peptide comprised of a payload that binds and activates the parathyroid hormone receptor (PTHR1) and is linked to a targeting ligand comprised of 20 D-glutamic acids (D-Glu20) that directs accumulation of the payload specifically at fracture sites. This targeted delivery results in reduction of fracture healing times to <1/2 while creating repaired bones that are >2-fold stronger than saline-treated controls in mice. Moreover, this hydroxyapatite-targeted peptide can be administered without detectable toxicity to healthy tissues or modification of healthy bones in dogs. Additionally, since similar results are obtained upon treatment of osteoporotic and diabetic fractures in mice, and pain resolution is simultaneously accelerated by this approach, we conclude that this fracture-targeted anabolic peptide displays significant potential to revolutionize the treatment of bone fractures.

Structure of comminuted fractures of long bones in dogs according to the principles of AO/ASIF classification (24 clinical cases)

The study of the structure of morbidity or individual nosological groups of diseases involves not only establishing the degree of their prevalence, but also, depending on the methodology of such studies, makes it possible to identify the prevailing clinical and morphological forms, the objectivity of diagnostic algorithms and the effectiveness of therapeutic measures, which makes it possible to assess the state of the solution or another clinical problem, adjust the ways to solve it and improve clinical management and form directions for improving the market for therapeutic agents. The aim of the work was to establish the structure of the types of different clinical and radiological forms of comminuted bone fractures in dogs according to the principles of the international classification AO/ASIF. We performed a clinical and radiological assessment of comminuted fractures of long bones in dogs (n=24) with spontaneous bone injuries admitted to the Interdepartmental Small Animal Clinic of Belotserkovsky NAU, in which 26 comminuted fractures were diagnosed. The main forcing ship fractures were car accidents - 58.4%, alarming world causas unverified creatures of bloodshed - 20.8%, injuries caused by other creatures - 12.5% and 8.3% - falling from height. According to thestate factor, the removal from white grains is 70.8%, and in 62.5% - animal with weight of 11 kg, and in 54.2% - dogs of different breeds, while 45.8% were outbred. Comminuted fractures according to morphosegmental localization were: diaphyseal - 46.2%, metaphyseal - 42.3%, epiphyseal 11.5%. According to the principles of the international classification AO / ASIF, their largest share - 50%, belongs to type C, 46.2% - to type B and the smallest - 3.8%, to the simplest type A. Within the subgroups of the largest - 19.2 %, the proportion for subgroups B1, B2 and C2 turned out to be slightly less - 15.4% for C1 and C3 and very small - 7.8% and 3.8% for B3 and A2, respectively. Consequently, the morphosegmental localization of the typification of the type and complexity of fractures according to the principles of the AO/ASIF classification provides more detailed information, which creates the basis for the proposed choice of the most rational methods and means of osteosynthesis. Key words: osteosynthesis, reparative osteogenesis, femur, tibia, radius, ulna, humerus.

High grade tibiofibular canine osteosarcoma in a 5-year-old female rottweiler

Osteosarcoma is a common neoplastic condition of the bone mostly affecting the appendicular bones in dogs. A five-year-old female Rottweiler was presented with a swollen left hind limb. Haematology showed mild nonregenerative anaemia, severe leukocytosis, and moderate neutrophilia with-out left shift, monocytosis, and severe lymphopenia. Fine needle aspirate (FNA) cytology revealed oval to spindle cells with marked cellular pleomorphism, anisocytosis, binucleation, and proteinaceous granules in the background while radiographic examination revealed osteolysis of the tibia and fibular with new bone formation. These findings are consistent with osteosarcoma. A diagnosis of osteosarcoma was made, based on the cytology and radiography. Surgical amputation of the complete left limb was carried out. However, the dog died of leptospirosis one month later. Post mortem examination revealed pulmonary metastasis of the osteosarcoma. Histopathology of the limb growth revealed oval to spindle cells with intracytoplasmic eosinophilic materials and osteoid matrix. Diagnosis and treatment of dogs affected by osteosarcoma should be comprehensive and complete, with adequate follow-up. The marked lymphopenia could be associated with poor prognosis, therefore an index for prognosis in osteosarcoma. The mortality, in this case, could have been related to leptospirosis and associated with the immunosuppression from tumour metastasis.

Dynamics of cytokines in osteosis splinter fractures replacement in dogs with hydroxyapatite ceramics silicon-doped

Among the entire public of fractures of long bones, more complications of reparative osteogenesis occur fragmental fractures. Their significant defects, which arise as a result of the removal of non-viable fragments, cause disturbances in local hemodynamics and microcirculation and loss of osteoconduction in the area of injury, lead to a loss of the reparative potential of bone tissue in the defect zone, and the methods of osteosynthesis do not provide restoration of osteoconduction and do not have osteointegration properties. For osteosis, a number of composite materials have been proposed, among which ceramics based on calcium phosphates are considered the most promising, which is confirmed by previous clinical, radiological and histomorphological studies. The aim of the study is to determine the dynamics of the blood levels of TGF-β and interleukins IL-1β and IL-10 for osteosis replacement of splinter bone fractures in dogs with calcium phosphate ceramics doped with silicon. Material and research methods: a control (n = 7) and research group (n = 7) dogs with accidental splinter fractures of long bones were formed. In both groups, extracortical osteosynthesis was performed with a support plate from an unalloyed titanium alloy. In the control group, bone defects were left to heal under a blood clot, and in the experimental group they were replaced with ceramics (GTlKg-3). Blood samples were taken after trauma no later than on the 48th day, and on the third, twelfth, twenty-first, forty-second and 60th days after surgical treatment. The enzyme immunoassay was used to determine the serum levels of interleukins IL-1β and IL-10 and transforming growth factor (TGF-β) тhat for a bureta reaction is a bit of a home-made bottle. The study results showed an anti-inflammatory cytokine profile with physiological norms in dogs. In case of bone injury, it becomes pro-inflammatory in nature, triggers the process of osteoresorption in the fracture area. At the same time, during reparative osteogenesis after extracortical osteosynthesis for splinter fractures, proinflammatory cytokinemia acquires a permanent character with a peak on the forty-second day, and this implies inhibition of metaplasia of cartilaginous regenerate into bone, that is, it slows down the consolidation of the fracture. However, in the case of osteosis with ceramics, the level of pro-inflammatory cytokinemia is significantly lower and continues during the first 12 days with a peak on the third day, during the inflammatory-resorptive stage. However, the key in understanding the effectiveness of osteosis was the dynamics of TGF-β, which showed its biphasic hyperreactivity in control animals, while in experimental animals, its balanced production was noted. Conclusion. Osteosis replacement of bone defects in long tubular bones in dogs with hydroxyapatite with β-tricalcium phosphate ceramics doped with silicon is accompanied by moderate cytokinemia in accordance with the course of the inflammatory-resorptive stage and the phase of remodeling with a peak of induction of transforming growth factor during the period of active osteogenesis forty-second course of reparative osteogenesis.

Comparison between Novice and Experienced Surgeons Performing Corrective Osteotomy with Patient-Specific Guides in Dogs Based on Resulting Position Accuracy.

Corrective osteotomy has been applied to realign and stabilize the bones of dogs with lameness. However, corrective osteotomy for angular deformities requires substantial surgical experience for planning and performing accurate osteotomy. Three-dimensional printed patient-specific guides (3D-PSGs) were developed to overcome perioperative difficulties. In addition, novices can easily use these guides for performing accurate corrective osteotomy. We compared the postoperative results of corrective osteotomy accuracy when using 3D-PSGs in dogs between novice and experienced surgeons. We included eight dogs who underwent corrective osteotomy: three angular deformities of the radius and ulna, three distal femoral osteotomies, one center of rotational angle-based leveling osteotomy, and one corrective osteotomy with stifle arthrodesis. All processes, including 3D bone modeling, production of PSGs, and rehearsal surgery were carried out with computer-aided design software and a 3D-printed bone model. Pre- and postoperative positions following 3D reconstruction were evaluated by radiographs using the 2D/3D registration technique. All patients showed clinical improvement with satisfactory alignment and position. Postoperative accuracy evaluation revealed no significant difference between novice and experienced surgeons. PSGs are thought to be useful for novice surgeons to accurately perform corrective osteotomy in dogs without complications.

Classification of Canine Maturity and Bone Fracture Time Based on X-Ray Images of Long Bones

Veterinarians use X-rays for almost all examinations of clinical fractures to determine the appropriate treatment. Before treatment, vets need to know the date of the injury, type of the broken bone, and age of the dog. The maturity of the dog and the time of the fracture affects the approach to the fracture site, the surgical procedure and needed materials. This comprehensive study has three main goals: determining the maturity of the dogs (Task 1), dating fractures (Task 2), and finally, detecting fractures of the long bones in dogs (Task 3). The most popular deep neural networks are used: AlexNet, ResNet-50 and GoogLeNet. One of the most popular machine learning algorithms, support vector machines (SVM), is used for comparison. The performance of all sub-studies is evaluated using accuracy and F1 score. Each task has been successful with different network architecture. ResNet-50, AlexNet and GoogLeNet are the most successful algorithms for the three tasks, with F1 scores of 0.75, 0.80 and 0.88, respectively. Data augmentation is performed to make models more robust, and the F1 scores of the three tasks were 0.80, 0.81, and 0.89 using ResNet-50, which is the most successful model. This preliminary work can be developed into support tools for practicing veterinarians that will make a difference in the treatment of dogs with fractured bones. Considering the lack of work in this interdisciplinary field, this paper may lead to future studies.

ОСОБЕННОСТИ РАЗВИТИЯ, РОСТА И СТРОЕНИЯ КОСТЕЙ СОБАК И КОШЕК

This article is devoted to the systematic and comparative aspects of the phylo - and ontogenetic development, growth and structure of the bones of dogs and cats. We know that bone (lat. os) is a solid organ of humans and vertebrates, consisting of several tissues, the most important of which is bone. The bone performs musculoskeletal and protective functions, is an integral part of the vertebrate endoskeleton, produces red and white blood cells, and stores minerals. Bone tissue is a type of dense connective tissue. Bones come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, depending on the function of the particular bone. There are between 289 and 292 bones in the body of dogs and cats (a range of difference due to the diversity of the caudal vertebrae). Each has a complex structure, so that they are quite light, but at the same time rigid and durable. The bone may include in its structure: bone marrow, endosteum, periosteum, nerves, blood vessels, cartilage. Bones are made up of various bone tissue cells: osteoblasts are involved in the formation and mineralization of bones, osteocytes maintain structure, and osteoclasts provide bone resorption. The mineralized matrix of bone tissue has an organic component mainly from collagen and an inorganic component of bone tissue from various salts. Therefore, the coverage of the features of development, growth and structure of bones, as well as the role of bones in maintaining calcium homeostasis, blood supply and biomechanical aspects in cats and dogs, today is necessary for teachers, practitioners and students.

Evaluation of usage of silicon-doped hydroxyapatite ceramics for treatment of fragmented bone fractures in dogs

None of the methods of osteosynthesis provides the consolidation of bone fragments which have lost contact with soft tissues. It makes extremely difficult treating of this type fractures. Bone defect between the fragments and absence of a primary biological matrix complicates revascularization, causes long-term life of the connective tissue and cells of cartilaginous phenotype in the fracture zone. It is leads to a long-term consolidation of the fracture. Composites of hydroxyapatite and calcium phosphates are considered as bioactive and therefore the most promising for bone defects replacing. The aim of this investigation was clinical, radiological and hematological evaluation using of silicon-doped ceramics for fragmented bone fractures in dogs. For study was chosen dogs with accidental fragmented fractures of tubular bones which treated by extracortical osteosynthesis method. Animal was divided into two groups. A bone defects were filled with ceramics (GTlKg-3) for experimental animal group (n = 7), while no filling of bone defects in control animal group(n = 7) was performed. Protocol of anesthesia included medetomidine, butorphanol tartrate and epidural anesthesia with 2 % lidocaine solution. Animals of the control group began to lean on the injured limb from the 12–15th day after surgery, while the animal of research group from the 8-9th day. Complete limb repair in dogs of the control group occurred on the 38–42th day, but such period for experimental group animals was shorter – 25–27th day after the osteosynthesis. X-ray investigation (60th day) of experimental group dogs showed new formed bone tissue with osteosclerotic zones without a periosteal reaction, bone tissue, with a normal view of the epiphyseal areas and the bone marrow cavity. This is evidence of localized reparative osteogenesis (within bone trauma only), and completed fracture consolidation. At the same time in cases of the control group we found lower X-ray density of new bone, periosteum was thickened with excessive proliferation of the endosteum, especially below the site of bone injury. Thus, in case the absence of hydroxyapatite matrix in bone defects there were compensatory increasing proliferation of periosteum and endoosteum. Fragmented fractures of tubular bones in dogs have occurred by erythrocytopenia, that quickly disappear due to the reparative osteogenesis in dog of experimental group. These animals have had leukocytosis increasing due to the first three days after osteosynthesis as a reaction to the implantation of a calcium-phosphorus composite material. Dogs of control group have had second wave of leukocytosis increasing on forty-second day associated with elongated remodeling process. Areparative osteogenesis can be accelerated in 1.5 times in case of replacement of bone defects with silicon doped hydroxyapatite ceramics. It is possibility realized thru moderate reduction of active phase of inflammation and acceleration of proliferative phase, mainly from endosteum side with early mineralization of bone regenerate. The dynamics of hematology parameters is a typical for the tubular bone consolidation that indicates about moderate inflammation and demonstrate biological tolerance of silicon-doped hydroxyapatite ceramics.

Получение и эффективность биологически активных полипептидов из фетальной кости для стимуляции хондрогенеза

Из фетальной кости получен биологически активный комплекс полипептидов для стимуляции хондрогенеза и изучена его эффективность на модели заживления дефекта хряща у крыс. Биологически активный комплекс выделяли из межклеточного матрикса длинных трубчатых костей плодов собак (57 – 63 сут внутриутробного развития). Полученный комплекс вводили в дефект хряща 10 крысам в объеме 0,1 мл (опытная группа), 10 животным контрольной группы в дефект вводили 0,1 мл физиологического раствора. Обнаружено, что на 30 сут эксперимента у животных опытной группы размеры дефекта были статистически значимо ниже контроля. На 180 сут эксперимента область дефекта была полностью заполнена у животных обеих групп. Однако податливость хряща в контроле была статистически значимо ниже относительно опыта. Предполагается, что межклеточное вещество фетальной костной ткани может быть источником биологически активных компонентов, способных стимулировать репаративный хондрогенез (факторы роста, проколлаген и/или его дериваты).

Biological behaviour of primary osteosarcoma of the digits, metacarpal and metatarsal bones in dogs.

Osteosarcoma (OSA) arising from the digits, metatarsal and metacarpal bones is rare and may carry a better prognosis compared with other locations. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the biological behaviour, the progression free interval (PFI), the survival time (ST) and evaluate the effect of adjuvant chemotherapy for OSA affecting these bones. Medical records from two academic institutions were reviewed and 15 cases were included. Descriptive statistics were used for signalment and history. For estimation of median PFI and median ST, the Kaplan-Meier method was utilized. The prognostic effect of chemotherapy, lymphocyte and monocyte count was investigated. Log-rank analysis was used to compare PFI and ST between groups. The overall median PFI and median ST were 377 and 687 days, respectively. No significant differences were noted for any of the variables evaluated. In this study, dogs affected by OSA of digits, metacarpal and metatarsal bones appear to have a longer ST compared with dogs with OSA of other appendicular locations. A study with a larger number of patients is needed to confirm these results and investigate the potential benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy.

Osteosarcoma en perro Border Collier

Osteosarcoma is a malignant neoplasm that frequently affects the bones of dogs, especially the elderly, with a high rate of metastasis and a very high growth rate. The main therapeutic approach is surgical intervention associated with chemotherapy which proportionally increases survival to the animal. This case report is about a dog Border Collier, that had enlargement in the left anterior limb, being performed clinical and complementary examination with diagnosis of neoplasia. Limb amputation was performed as a therapeutic and preventive method to prevent metastasis in the animal, which recovered well after surgery.

Whole Genome Sequencing Indicates Heterogeneity of Hyperostotic Disorders in Dogs.

Craniomandibular osteopathy (CMO) and calvarial hyperostotic syndrome (CHS) are proliferative, non-neoplastic disorders affecting the skull bones in young dogs. Different forms of these hyperostotic disorders have been described in many dog breeds. However, an incompletely dominant causative variant for CMO affecting splicing of SLC37A2 has been reported so far only in three Terrier breeds. The purpose of this study was to identify further possible causative genetic variants associated with CHS in an American Staffordshire Terrier, as well as CMO in seven affected dogs of different breeds. We investigated their whole-genome sequences (WGS) and filtered variants using 584 unrelated genomes, which revealed no variants shared across all affected dogs. However, filtering for private variants of each case separately yielded plausible dominantly inherited candidate variants in three of the eight cases. In an Australian Terrier, a heterozygous missense variant in the COL1A1 gene (c.1786G>A; p.(Val596Ile)) was discovered. A pathogenic missense variant in COL1A1 was previously reported in humans with infantile cortical hyperostosis, or Caffey disease, resembling canine CMO. Furthermore, in a Basset Hound, a heterozygous most likely pathogenic splice site variant was found in SLC37A2 (c.1446+1G>A), predicted to lead to exon skipping as shown before in SLC37A2-associated canine CMO of Terriers. Lastly, in a Weimaraner, a heterozygous frameshift variant in SLC35D1 (c.1021_1024delTCAG; p.(Ser341ArgfsTer22)) might cause CMO due to the critical role of SLC35D1 in chondrogenesis and skeletal development. Our study indicates allelic and locus heterogeneity for canine CMO and illustrates the current possibilities and limitations of WGS-based precision medicine in dogs.

Digitization and 3D Printing as a Tool for Anatomical and Orthopedic Studies of Bones in Dogs

Background: The 3D printer came in the 1980s. Since then, its innovation has allowed its use in many areas such as: engineering, art, industry, education and medicine. The scanning and 3D printing of anatomical components has gained relevance in recent years due to the advancement in the technology of scanning equipment and 3D printers. Since 3D models are useful in several areas of health, the present study aimed to standardize the three-dimensional scanning and printing of the coxal bones and the long ones of the pelvic limbs of dogs. The aim was to build a dynamic 3D digital collection, as well as generate templates for didactic use, or for use in both prostheses and orthopedic surgical planning.Materials, Methods &amp; Results: In present study, a 3D macroscopic scanning system, Creaform brand Go! Scan 3D model and a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printer (Stratasys Mojo Printer) were used. After proper maceration of the bones under study, these were scanned, edited, printed and washed. Replicas of the coxal and left femur, tibia and fibula bones were obtained, as well as generating digital files that can be converted into PDFs. As impressões geraram réplicas fidedignas, porém pequenos detalhes foram perdidos devido ao tamanho das peças originais e à capacidade limitada do programa de escaneamento em detectar tais detalhes.Discussion: From the models scanned in 3D, a dynamic digital collection was built for anatomical study, which can be used to complement practical classes. The creation of a collection of anatomical pieces printed in 3D can reduce the need for the use of cadavers in class. The printed material can also be used as a template for orthopedic surgical planning or serve as a basis for the manufacture of prostheses, contributing to the improvement of the surgical and orthopedic clinic. 3D printing can be successfully used in veterinary medicine through the production of prostheses for injured animals as well as for surgical planning of orthopedic procedures. The scan allows the generation of a collection for bioprinting, just as the tomography does in medical practice. Such steps are important in the final generation of parts to be used for both anatomical study and surgical practice. Problems with the use of anatomical parts in 3D involve the accuracy of the scanning of the original parts and the expertise in editing the scanned images. In turn, the use of biological impressions involves a series of high complexity procedures such as material choice, cell types, growth factors and cell differentiation, and the technical challenges related to the sensitivity of living cells and tissue construction. It is concluded that the 3D digitization and impression of the bones of the pelvic member of the dog has been an important tool in the process of acquiring bone models in small domestic animals, but there are still some limitations in its use for the capture of barely visible bone accidents. However, the scanning and printing of 3D models allows the creation of virtual collections for anatomy teaching and veterinary surgery. In addition, the evolution of these technologies and their application in the veterinary environment has grown considerably, allowing, in addition to the surgical test, the previous demonstration of the therapeutic conduct for the owner. The goal is a better patient conditions and lower costs to the tutor.

RESULTS OF THE WORKS OF THE LAST SEASONS IN THE SETTLEMENTS OF OUTSKIRTS OF KIEV

RESULTS OF THE WORKS OF THE LAST SEASONS IN THE SETTLEMENTS OF OUTSKIRTS OF KIEV