Fast Track Update: Veterinary Surgery’s Key Studies – January 2025 Edition

In this first episode of the Simini Surgery Review: Small Animal Edition, we deliver a concise, clinically relevant breakdown of the latest research published in Veterinary Surgery—the official journal of the ACVS, ECVS, and VES.

Tailored for busy small animal surgeons, this episode covers key takeaways you can apply directly in practice—minus the journal overload.

We review:

• A 3D model assessment of BFX cup version in total hip replacement, comparing open vs. truncated face measurements. [00:01:02]
• A modified arthroscopic portal placement technique for managing tarsal OCD in dogs. [00:08:49]
• The impact of cementless total hip replacement on femoral growth in skeletally immature dogs. [00:12:03]
• Outcomes and complications from minimally invasive tarsal arthrodesis (MITA).  [00:16:21]
• Use of temporary calcaneotibial screws for post-op immobilization in cases of tarsal instability. [00:19:53]

Produced by Simini, creators of Simini Protect Lavage—the non-antibiotic rinse designed to reinforce your surgical protocol by targeting surgical site risks like biofilms and resistant bacteria, supporting AMR goals without disrupting your routine.

🔗 Read the full issue here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1532950x/2025/54/1