College of Veterinary Medicine

Education:

Graduate Education, Veterinary Medicine, University of Munich, Munich, Germany, 1992-1999
DMV, Veterinary Surgery, University of Zurich, Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Zurich, Switzerland, 1999-2001
AO-Fellowship, Veterinary Surgery, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2001
Internship, University of Glasgow, Small Animal Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, 2001-2002
Orthopedic Research Fellowship, Applied Clinical Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2003-2004
Residency, Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA, 2004-2007

Research Interests:

Arthroscopy assisted joint surgery; Biomechanics in the stifle joint; Bone substitutes in fracture repair/ reconstructive surgery; Endoscopy

Selected Publications:

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Bohner M, Theiss F, Apelt D, Hirsiger W, Houriet R, Rizzoli G, Gnos E, Frei C, Auer JA, Rechenberg Bv. Compositional Changes of Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate Cement after Implantation in Sheep. Biomaterials 24(20):3463-3474, 2003.

Apelt D, Theiss F, El-Warrak AO, Bohner M, Matter S, Auer JA, Rechenberg Bv. In Vivo Behavior of Three Different Injectable Hydraulic Calcium Phosphate Cements. Biomaterials 25(7-8):1439-1451, 2004.

El-Warrak AO, Olmstead M, Apelt D, Theiss F, Nötzli H, Zlinsky K, Hilbe M, Bertschar-Wolfsberger R, Johnson AL, Auer JA, Rechenberg Bv. An Animal Model for Interface Tissue Formation in Cemented Hip Replacements. Vet Surg 33:495-504, 2004.

Theiss F, Apelt D, Brand B, Bohner M, Frei C, Auer JA, Rechenberg Bv. Biocompatibility and Resorption of a Brushite Calcium Phosphate Cement. Biomaterials 26(21):4383-4394, 2005.

Aper R, Kowaleski MP, Apelt D, Dyce J. Computed Tomographic Determination of Tibial Torsion in the Dog. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 46(3):1-5, 2005.

Kowaleski MP, Apelt D, Mattoon JS, Litsky AS. Effect of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy Position on Cranial Tibial Subluxation. Vet Surg 34:332-336, 2005.

Apelt D, Kowaleski MP, Dyce J. Comparison of Computed Tomographic and Standard Radiographic Determination of Tibial Torsion in the Dog. Vet Surg 35:457-462, 2005.

Pozzi A, Kowaleski MP, Apelt D, Meadows C, Johnson KA. Effect of Medial Meniscal Release on Tibial Translation Following Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. Vet Surg 35:486-494, 2006.

Apelt D, Kowaleski MP, Boudrieau RJ. Effect of Tibial Tuberosity Advancement on Cranial Tibial Subluxation in Canine Cranial Cruciate-Deficient Stifle Joints: An In-vitro Experimental Study. Vet Surg 36:170-177, 2007.