Daniel D Lewis

Daniel D Lewis,

Eminent Scholar, Professor & Orthopedic Surgery Service Chief

Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Business Phone: (352) 392-2235
Business Email: lewisda@ufl.edu

Accomplishments

Research Foundation Professorship
2016-2018 · University of Florida
Teacher of the Year Award
2007 · University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Marshall, College of Veterinary Medicine Graduation Commencement
2005-2007 · University of Florida
Carl Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award
2004 · University of Florida
Clinical Investigator Award
2002 · University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Investigator Award
2002 · Florida Veterinary Medical Association
Faculty Superior Achievement Award
2001 · University of Florida
acknowledged
2000 · Lexington’s Who’s Who Registry
Clinical Investigator Award
1999 · Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
Member
1991 · Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society
Who’s Who in Veterinary Medicine
1990 · unknown
Member
1978 · Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2010-2011,2016-2020,2019-2023
VME6430C Contemporary Issues in Small Animal Surgery
2010-2024
VEM5745 Small Animal Surgery Orthopedic Clerkship
2006-2007,2009-2024
VEM5432 Adv Small Animal Surg
2011-2024
VEM5433 Sm Anim Surgery Lab
2011-2024
VEM5845 Adv. SA Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship
2020-2024
VME6934 Topics in Veterinary Medical Sciences
2015-2021
VEM5111 Animal Systems 2
2007-2024
VEM5440 Funda Orthopedic Surg
2016-2020
VEM5402 Funda Soft Tiss Surg
2018
VME7980 Research for Doctoral Dissertation
2006,2008-2010,2010
VME6905 Problems in Veterinary Medical Sciences
2009
VME6940 Supervised Teaching
2023-2024
VEM5402L Introduction to Surgery Lab

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0001-9675-6408

Areas of Interest
  • Orthopedics

Publications

2023
An assessment of the fixin tplo jig to generate effective compression using a transverse fracture model.
PloS one. 18(10) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0286937. [PMID] 37831702.
2023
Comparison of cranial versus medial minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis applications for the stabilization of simulated radius and ulna fractures in dog cadavers.
Open veterinary journal. 13(5):501-509 [DOI] 10.5455/OVJ.2023.v13.i5.1. [PMID] 37304599.
2023
Corrective Osteotomy in a Dog to Address Increased Distal Femoral Procurvatum Ascribed to a Distal Femoral Salter-Harris Type V Injury
VCOT Open. 06(01):e67-e74 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0043-57243.
2023
Evaluation of a 3-D printed drill guide to facilitate fluoroscopic-assisted Kirschner wire placement for minimally invasive iliosacral screw placement in dog cadavers.
American journal of veterinary research. 84(9) [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.23.04.0084. [PMID] 37406998.
2023
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of femoral fractures with 3D-printed bone models and custom surgical guides: A cadaveric study in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 52(6):827-835 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13925. [PMID] 36511300.
2023
Use of Preoperative 3D Virtual Planning and 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Guides to Facilitate a Single-Stage Cranial Closing Wedge Ostectomy and Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy Procedure to Address Proximal Tibial Deformity, an Excessive Tibial Plateau Angle, and Cranial Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency in a Dog
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2023:1-12 [DOI] 10.1155/2023/3368794. [PMID] 38045562.
2022
Accuracy of virtual surgical planning and custom three-dimensionally printed osteotomy and reduction guides for acute uni- and biapical correction of antebrachial deformities in dogs.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 260(13):1-9 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.21.09.0419. [PMID] 35460550.
2022
Efficacy of two reduction methods in conjunction with 3-D-printed patient-specific pin guides for aligning simulated comminuted tibial fractures in cadaveric dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 83(9) [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.21.12.0215. [PMID] 35895760.
2022
Stifle kinematics in 4 dogs with cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency treated by CORA-based leveling osteotomy.
Frontiers in veterinary science. 9 [DOI] 10.3389/fvets.2022.1052327. [PMID] 36532354.
2021
A review of minimally invasive fracture stabilization in dogs and cats.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 50 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):O5-O16 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13685. [PMID] 34309048.
2021
Biomechanical Comparison of Three Stabilization Methods for Tibial Tuberosity Fractures in Dogs: A Cadaveric Study
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 34(4):279-286 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0041-1726082.
2021
Calcium sulfate antibiotic-impregnated bead implantation for deep surgical site infection associated with orthopedic surgery in small animals.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 50(4):748-757 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13570. [PMID] 33491800.
2021
Correction: Three-dimensional-printed custom guides for bipolar coxofemoral osteochondral allograft in dogs.
PloS one. 16(11) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0259923. [PMID] 34752480.
2021
Femorotibial joint kinematics in nine dogs treated with lateral suture stabilization for complete cranial cruciate ligament rupture.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 258(5):493-501 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.258.5.493. [PMID] 33620247.
2021
In vivo three-dimensional knee kinematics in goats with unilateral anterior cruciate ligament transection.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society. 39(5):1052-1063 [DOI] 10.1002/jor.24795. [PMID] 32633844.
2021
Intra-articular Injection of a Dextran Polymer Combined with Antibiotic Medications for Bacterial Infective Arthritis in Dogs: 14 Cases
VCOT Open. 04(02):e104-e110 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0041-1739460.
2021
Long-term outcome following cranial biceps brachii tendon transposition in a dog with a traumatic cranial scapulohumeral luxation.
Open veterinary journal. 10(4):400-406 [DOI] 10.4314/ovj.v10i4.7. [PMID] 33614435.
2021
Subsequent meniscal tears following tibial tuberosity advancement and tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament deficiency: An in vivo experimental study.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 50(5):966-974 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13648. [PMID] 33928658.
2021
Three-dimensional-printed custom guides for bipolar coxofemoral osteochondral allograft in dogs.
PloS one. 16(2) [DOI] 10.1371/journal.pone.0244208. [PMID] 33561146.
2021
Use of a circular fixator construct to facilitate closed reduction and percutaneous stabilization of a distal femoral physeal fracture in a dog.
Open veterinary journal. 11(1):89-95 [DOI] 10.4314/ovj.v11i1.13. [PMID] 33898288.
2021
Use of a hybrid external skeletal fixator construct for managing tibial tuberosity avulsion fractures in three dogs.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 258(10):1098-1108 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.258.10.1098. [PMID] 33944593.
2020
Biomechanical Comparison of Two Conical Coupling Plate Constructs for Cat Tibial Fracture Stabilization.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T. 33(4):252-257 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0040-1708497. [PMID] 32316061.
2020
Biomechanical Comparison of Two Locking Plate Constructs for the Stabilization of Feline Tibial Fractures.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T. 33(2):89-95 [DOI] 10.1055/s-0039-3399572. [PMID] 31858511.
2020
Femorotibial kinematics in dogs treated with tibial plateau leveling osteotomy for cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency: An in vivo fluoroscopic analysis during walking.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 49(1):187-199 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.13356. [PMID] 31777975.
2020
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis: Radius and Ulna.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 50(1):135-153 [DOI] 10.1016/j.cvsm.2019.08.006. [PMID] 31635915.
2020
Percutaneous Plate Arthrodesis.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 50(1):241-261 [DOI] 10.1016/j.cvsm.2019.08.014. [PMID] 31653536.
2020
Use of combined transarticular pinning and external skeletal fixation for the reduction and stabilization of multiple metatarsophalangeal luxations in a cat.
JFMS open reports. 6(1) [DOI] 10.1177/2055116920904465. [PMID] 32095259.
2019
An assessment of mechanical properties and screw push-out for two 3.5-mm pearl-type locking plate systems.
American journal of veterinary research. 80(6):533-538 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.80.6.533. [PMID] 31140845.
2019
Antebrachiometacarpal arthrodesis in five dogs.
Australian veterinary journal. 97(4):122-127 [DOI] 10.1111/avj.12795. [PMID] 30919437.
2019
Correction of Excessive Tibial Plateau Angle and Limb Shortening in a Juvenile Dog Using a Hinged Circular Fixator Construct and Distraction Osteogenesis
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2019:1-9 [DOI] 10.1155/2019/1439237. [PMID] 31827971.
2019
Evaluation of a novel technique involving ultrasound-guided, temporary, percutaneous gastropexy and gastrostomy catheter placement for providing sustained gastric decompression in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 255(9):1027-1034 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.255.9.1027. [PMID] 31617809.
2019
Intra-Articular Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Chronic Elbow Osteoarthritis in Dogs: A Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
Frontiers in veterinary science. 6 [DOI] 10.3389/fvets.2019.00474. [PMID] 31921927.
2019
Large Animal Models for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Research.
Frontiers in veterinary science. 6 [DOI] 10.3389/fvets.2019.00292. [PMID] 31555675.
2018
Comparison of three imaging modalities used to evaluate bone healing after tibial tuberosity advancement in cranial cruciate ligament-deficient dogs and comparison of the effect of a gelatinous matrix and a demineralized bone matrix mix on bone healing – a pilot study.
BMC veterinary research. 14(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s12917-018-1490-4. [PMID] 29784034.
2018
Femorotibial kinematics in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency: a three-dimensional in-vivo fluoroscopic analysis during walking.
BMC veterinary research. 14(1) [DOI] 10.1186/s12917-018-1395-2. [PMID] 29530093.
2018
Micro-arteriovenous malformation causing spontaneous metacarpal pad hemorrhage in a dog.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne. 59(6):659-662 [PMID] 29910482.
2018
Retrospective evaluation of the efficacy of minimally invasive, fluoroscopic-assisted reduction and stabilisation of unicondylar humeral fractures.
Australian veterinary journal. 96(8):302-307 [DOI] 10.1111/avj.12723. [PMID] 30129027.
2018
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF APPENDICULAR LONG-BONE FRACTURES IN FREE-RANGING FLORIDA PANTHERS ( PUMA CONCOLOR CORYI): SIX CASES (2000-2014).
Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. 49(1):162-171 [DOI] 10.1638/2017-0058R1.1. [PMID] 29517460.
2018
Surgical repair of a proximal patellar tendon avulsion in a dog utilizing triple patellar bone tunnels and modified tendon repair technique.
Open veterinary journal. 8(3):256-264 [DOI] 10.4314/ovj.v8i3.5. [PMID] 30148078.
2018
Use of the Minimally Invasive Reduction Instrumentation System for Facilitating Alignment and Reduction When Performing Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis in Three Dogs
Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine. 2018:1-8 [DOI] 10.1155/2018/2976795. [PMID] 29955434.
2017
Adjunct fixation with a Kirschner wire or a plate for lateral unicondylar humeral fracture stabilization.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 46(7):933-941 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.12677. [PMID] 28640455.
2017
Biomechanical comparison of a 3.5-mm conical coupling plating system and a 3.5-mm locking compression plate applied as plate-rod constructs to an experimentally created fracture gap in femurs of canine cadavers.
American journal of veterinary research. 78(6):712-717 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.78.6.712. [PMID] 28541152.
2017
Comparison of two external fixator systems for fracture reduction during minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in simulated antebrachial fractures.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 46(7):971-980 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.12687. [PMID] 28703857.
2017
Intraoperative use of a transarticular circular fixator construct to facilitate reduction and stabilisation of a proximal tibial physeal fracture in a dog.
Australian veterinary journal. 95(5):161-166 [DOI] 10.1111/avj.12581. [PMID] 28444758.
2017
Long-term outcomes following plate stabilization to address spontaneous luxation of the long digital extensor tendon of origin in 2 dogs.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne. 58(11):1176-1180 [PMID] 29089654.
2016
Mechanics of Supplemental Drop Wire and Half-Pin Fixation Elements in Single Ring Circular External Fixator Constructs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 45(4):471-9 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.12467. [PMID] 27009685.
2016
Outcomes and complications following surgical correction of grade IV medial patellar luxation in dogs: 24 cases (2008-2014).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 249(2):208-13 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.249.2.208. [PMID] 27379597.
2016
Plate failure by bending following tibial fracture stabilisation in 10 cats.
The Journal of small animal practice. 57(9):472-8 [DOI] 10.1111/jsap.12532. [PMID] 27467281.
2016
Use of a perfusion index to confirm the presence of sciatic nerve blockade in dogs.
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia. 43(6):662-669 [DOI] 10.1111/vaa.12378. [PMID] 27109568.
2016
What Is Your Diagnosis?
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 249(7):743-5 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.249.7.743. [PMID] 27654158.
2015
Clinical outcomes associated with the initial use of the Canine Unicompartmental Elbow (CUE) Arthroplasty System(®).
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne. 56(9):971-7 [PMID] 26345493.
2015
Comparison of synovial fluid culture and 16S rRNA PCR in dogs with suspected septic arthritis.
Australian veterinary journal. 93(6):204-7 [DOI] 10.1111/avj.12329. [PMID] 26010926.
2015
In-vivo three-dimensional knee kinematics during daily activities in dogs.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society. 33(11):1603-10 [DOI] 10.1002/jor.22927. [PMID] 25982776.
2015
Perception of Teaching and Assessing Technical Proficiency in American College of Veterinary Surgeons Small Animal Surgery Residency Programs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 44(6):790-7 [DOI] 10.1111/vsu.12342. [PMID] 26088320.
2015
Retrospective evaluation of the efficacy of isolating bacteria from synovial fluid in dogs with suspected septic arthritis.
Australian veterinary journal. 93(6):200-3 [DOI] 10.1111/avj.12328. [PMID] 26010925.
2014
Accuracy of noninvasive, single-plane fluoroscopic analysis for measurement of three-dimensional femorotibial joint poses in dogs treated by tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.
American journal of veterinary research. 75(5):486-93 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.75.5.486. [PMID] 24762021.
2014
Accuracy of noninvasive, single-plane fluoroscopic analysis for measurement of three-dimensional femorotibial joint poses in dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 75(5):477-85 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.75.5.477. [PMID] 24762020.
2014
Biomechanical comparison of two implants for the stabilization of incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle lesions in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 43(1):58-65 [PMID] 24527494.
2014
Compartment syndrome associated with expansile antebrachial tumors in two dogs.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 244(3):346-51 [DOI] 10.2460/javma.244.3.346. [PMID] 24432967.
2014
Corrective osteotomy for procurvatum deformity caused by distal femoral physeal fracture malunion stabilised with String-of-Pearls locking plates: results in two dogs and a review of the literature.
Australian veterinary journal. 92(3):75-80 [DOI] 10.1111/avj.12149. [PMID] 24571342.
2014
Hinged circular fixator construct for correction of congenital metatarsal deformity in a foal.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T. 27(1):74-9 [DOI] 10.3415/VCOT-13-01-0007. [PMID] 24226553.
2013
A biomechanical evaluation of three drop wire configurations.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 42(6):669-77 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.12022.x. [PMID] 23796078.
2013
Assessment of the craniocaudal stability of four extracapsular stabilization techniques during two cyclic loading protocols: a cadaver study.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 42(7):853-9 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2013.12049.x. [PMID] 24033745.
2013
Bifocal femoral deformity correction and lengthening using a circular fixator construct in a dog.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 49(3):216-23 [DOI] 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5836. [PMID] 23535751.
2013
Effect of plate working length on plate stiffness and cyclic fatigue life in a cadaveric femoral fracture gap model stabilized with a 12-hole 2.4 mm locking compression plate.
BMC veterinary research. 9 [DOI] 10.1186/1746-6148-9-125. [PMID] 23800317.
2013
In vivo femorotibial subluxation during weight-bearing and clinical outcome following tibial tuberosity advancement for cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency in dogs.
Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997). 196(1):86-91 [DOI] 10.1016/j.tvjl.2012.08.003. [PMID] 22990122.
2013
Retrospective comparison of minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis and open reduction and internal fixation of radius-ulna fractures in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 42(1):19-27 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01009.x. [PMID] 23181825.
2012
A biomechanical comparison of three hybrid linear-circular external fixator constructs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 41(8):954-65 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01035.x. [PMID] 22957475.
2012
Axial stiffness and ring deformation of complete and incomplete single ring circular external skeletal fixator constructs.
American journal of veterinary research. 73(12):2021-8 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.73.12.2021. [PMID] 23176434.
2012
Biomechanical concepts applicable to minimally invasive fracture repair in small animals.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 42(5):853-72, v [DOI] 10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.07.007. [PMID] 23040297.
2012
Canine hip dysplasia: reviewing the evidence for nonsurgical management.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 41(1):2-9 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00928.x. [PMID] 22150604.
2012
Contact mechanics and three-dimensional alignment of normal dog elbows.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 41(7):818-28 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01036.x. [PMID] 22957539.
2012
Effect of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy on femorotibial subluxation: in vivo analysis during standing.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 41(4):465-70 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.00973.x. [PMID] 22380922.
2012
Ex vivo contact mechanics and three-dimensional alignment of normal dog elbows after proximal ulnar rotational osteotomy.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 41(8):905-14 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2012.01038.x. [PMID] 23198918.
2012
Mechanical properties of isolated loops of nylon leader material, polyethylene cord, and polyethylene tape and mechanical properties of those materials secured to cadaveric canine femurs via lateral femoral fabellae, toggles placed through bone tunnels, or bone anchors.
American journal of veterinary research. 73(10):1519-29 [PMID] 23013177.
2012
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in small animals: radius and ulna fractures.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 42(5):983-96, vii [DOI] 10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.06.004. [PMID] 23040304.
2012
Percutaneous plate arthrodesis in small animals.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 42(5):1079-96, viii [DOI] 10.1016/j.cvsm.2012.07.001. [PMID] 23040310.
2012
Stabilization of juxta-physeal distal tibial and fibular fractures in a juvenile tiger using a hybrid circular-linear external fixator.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 41(2):248-53 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2011.00897.x. [PMID] 22092453.
2012
Use of a circular fixator construct for metacarpal fracture stabilisation in a fawn.
The Veterinary record. 170(17) [DOI] 10.1136/vr.100553. [PMID] 22456529.
2012
Use of hinged circular fixator constructs for the correction of crural deformities in three dogs.
Australian veterinary journal. 90(7):256-63 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2012.00931.x. [PMID] 22731945.
2011
A review of extra-articular prosthetic stabilization of the cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifle.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T. 24(3):167-77 [DOI] 10.3415/VCOT-10-06-0084. [PMID] 21373714.
2011
Fusion podoplasty for the management of chronic pedal conditions in seven dogs and one cat.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 47(6):e199-205 [DOI] 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5609. [PMID] 22058371.
2011
In vitro comparison of stiffness of plate fixation of radii from large- and small-breed dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 72(8):1112-7 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.72.8.1112. [PMID] 21801070.
2011
Radiographic quantitative assessment of cranial tibial subluxation before and after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 72(3):410-6 [DOI] 10.2460/ajvr.72.3.410. [PMID] 21355746.
2011
Stabilisation of metacarpal or metatarsal fractures in three dogs, using circular external skeletal fixation.
New Zealand veterinary journal. 59(2):96-103 [DOI] 10.1080/00480169.2011.552860. [PMID] 21409737.
2011
Use of an interlocking nail-hybrid fixator construct for distal femoral deformity correction in three dogs.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T. 24(3):236-45 [DOI] 10.3415/VCOT-10-05-0076. [PMID] 21373717.
2010
Comparison of contact mechanics of three meniscal repair techniques and partial meniscectomy in cadaveric dog stifles.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 39(3):355-62 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00661.x. [PMID] 20345534.
2010
Effect of cranial cruciate ligament deficiency, tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, and tibial tuberosity advancement on contact mechanics and alignment of the stifle in flexion.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 39(3):363-70 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00655.x. [PMID] 20522216.
2010
Effect of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy on patellar tendon angle: a radiographic cadaveric study.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 39(4):418-24 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00665.x. [PMID] 20345525.
2010
Effect of transection of the caudal menisco-tibial ligament on medial femorotibial contact mechanics.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 39(4):489-95 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00662.x. [PMID] 20459494.
2010
Surgical views: Vacuum-assisted wound closure: clinical applications.
Compendium (Yardley, PA). 32(3):E1-6; quiz E7 [PMID] 20473852.
2010
The effects of extra-articular suture tension on contact mechanics of the lateral compartment of cadaveric stifles treated with the TightRope CCL or lateral suture technique.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 39(3):343-9 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2010.00664.x. [PMID] 20522214.
2010
Use of a linear-circular hybrid external skeletal fixator for stabilization of a juxta-physeal proximal radial fracture in a deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. 41(4):688-96 [PMID] 21370651.
2009
Contact mechanics of simulated meniscal tears in cadaveric canine stifles.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 38(7):803-10 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2009.00571.x. [PMID] 19781022.
2009
Descriptive report of antebrachial growth deformity correction in 17 dogs from 1999 to 2007, using hybrid linear-circular external fixator constructs.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne. 50(7):723-32 [PMID] 19794868.
2009
Effect of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy on femorotibial contact mechanics and stifle kinematics.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 38(1):23-32 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2008.00470.x. [PMID] 19152614.
2009
Effect of tibial tuberosity advancement on femorotibial contact mechanics and stifle kinematics.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 38(1):33-9 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2008.00471.x. [PMID] 19152615.
2009
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis: applications and techniques in dogs and cats.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T. 22(3):175-82 [DOI] 10.3415/VCOT-08-06-0050. [PMID] 19448871.
2009
Surgical Approaches for Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis in Dogs
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 22(4):316-320 [DOI] 10.3415/VCOT-08-10-0096. [PMID] 19597635.
2009
Surgical views: Vacuum-assisted wound closure: application and mechanism of action.
Compendium (Yardley, PA). 31(12):E1-5, E7; quiz E6 [PMID] 20180227.
2009
Vacuum-Assisted Wound Closure: Application and Mechanism of Action
Compendium-Continuing Education for Veterinarians. 31
2008
A Biomechanical Comparison of External Skeletal Fixation and Plating for the Stabilization of Ilial Osteotomies in Dogs
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 21(4):349-357 [DOI] 10.3415/VCOT-06-10-0072. [PMID] 18704242.
2008
Dicondylar humeral fracture stabilisation in a dog using a transilial rod and external fixation.
The Journal of small animal practice. 49(3):148-51 [PMID] 17725586.
2008
Management of humeral and femoral fractures in dogs and cats with linear- circular hybrid external skeletal fixators.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 44(4):180-97 [PMID] 18593855.
2008
Management of Humeral and Femoral Fractures in Dogs and Cats With Lineare Circular Hybrid External Skeletal Fixators
. 44:180-197
2008
Robert B. Parker – in Memoriam
Veterinary Surgery. 37(5):497-498 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2008.00418.x.
2008
Tibial osteotomies for cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 37(2):111-25 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1532-950X.2007.00361.x. [PMID] 18251804.
2007
Bilateral correction of metatarsal rotation in a dog using circular external skeletal fixation.
Australian veterinary journal. 85(8):332-6 [PMID] 17685982.
2007
Closed fluoroscopic-assisted spinal arch external skeletal fixation for the stabilization of vertebral column injuries in five dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 36(5):442-8 [PMID] 17614925.
2007
Limited open reduction and stabilization of sacroiliac fracture-luxations using fluoroscopically assisted placement of a trans-iliosacral rod in five dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 36(7):633-43 [PMID] 17894589.
2007
Transverse ulnar bone transport osteogenesis: a new technique for limb salvage for the treatment of distal radial osteosarcoma in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 36(4):324-34 [PMID] 17547595.
2005
Effect of mild restriction of food intake on the speed of racing Greyhounds.
American journal of veterinary research. 66(6):1065-70 [PMID] 16008232.
2005
Examination of synovial fluid and serum following intravenous injections of hyaluronan for the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs.
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T. 18(3):169-74 [PMID] 16594448.
2005
Grafting of massive tibial subchondral bone defects in a caprine model using beta-tricalcium phosphate versus autograft.
Journal of orthopaedic trauma. 19(2):85-91 [PMID] 15677923.
2005
Short-term aseptic loosening of the femoral component in canine total hip replacement: effects of cementing technique on cement mantle grade.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 34(4):345-52 [PMID] 16212589.
2005
Treating pedal shortening in a dog by metatarsal distraction osteogenesis.
The Journal of small animal practice. 46(4):191-5 [PMID] 15835238.
2005
What is your diagnosis? Benign bone cysts.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 227(10):1561-2 [PMID] 16313031.
2004
Effect of various distal ring-block configurations on the biomechanical properties of circular external skeletal fixators for use in dogs and cats.
American journal of veterinary research. 65(4):393-8 [PMID] 15077678.
2004
Evaluation of surgical repair of humeral condylar fractures using self-compressing orthofix pins in 23 dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 33(4):314-22 [PMID] 15230833.
2004
Fatal intraoperative pulmonary fat embolism during cemented total hip arthroplasty in a dog.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 40(4):345-8 [PMID] 15238566.
2004
What is your diagnosis? Calcium crystal deposition disease (chondrocalcinosis).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 225(9):1335-6 [PMID] 15552303.
2003
Biomechanical comparison of a circular external skeletal fixator construct to pin and tension band wire fixation for the stabilization of olecranon osteotomies in dogs: a cadaveric study.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 32(4):324-35 [PMID] 12865994.
2003
Circular external skeletal fixation stabilization of antebrachial and crural fractures in 25 dogs.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 39(5):479-98 [PMID] 14518657.
2003
Intrapelvic granuloma formation six years after total hip arthroplasty in a dog.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 223(10):1446-9, 1433 [PMID] 14627094.
2002
Complication rate and factors affecting outcome of olecranon osteotomies repaired with pin and tension-band fixation in dogs.
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne. 43(7):528-34 [PMID] 12125184.
2002
Intramedullary interlocking nail stabilisation of 21 humeral fractures in 19 dogs and one cat.
Australian veterinary journal. 80(6):336-43 [PMID] 12153056.
2002
Serum ascorbic acid concentrations in previously unsupplemented greyhounds after administration of a single dose of ascorbic acid intravenously or per os.
Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition. 86(7-8):222-8 [PMID] 15379908.
2002
Supplemental vitamin C appears to slow racing greyhounds.
The Journal of nutrition. 132(6 Suppl 2):1616S-21S [DOI] 10.1093/jn/132.6.1616S. [PMID] 12042473.
2002
The effect of plate luting on reduction accuracy and biomechanics of acetabular osteotomies stabilized with 2.7-mm reconstruction plates.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 31(1):3-9 [PMID] 11778162.
2002
Use of IMEX SK-circular external fixator hybrid constructs for fracture stabilization in dogs and cats.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 38(3):279-89 [PMID] 12022415.
2001
Axial characteristics of circular external skeletal fixator single ring constructs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 30(4):386-94 [PMID] 11443601.
2001
Effect of alpha-tocopheryl acetate supplementation on vitamin E concentrations in Greyhounds before and after a race.
American journal of veterinary research. 62(7):1118-20 [PMID] 11453489.
2001
Effect of increased dietary protein and decreased dietary carbohydrate on performance and body composition in racing Greyhounds.
American journal of veterinary research. 62(3):440-7 [PMID] 11277211.
2001
Effects of racing and training on serum thyroid hormone concentrations in racing Greyhounds.
American journal of veterinary research. 62(12):1969-72 [PMID] 11763190.
2001
Effects of ring diameter and wire tension on the axial biomechanics of four-ring circular external skeletal fixator constructs.
American journal of veterinary research. 62(7):1025-30 [PMID] 11453475.
2001
Recent advances in external skeletal fixation.
The Journal of small animal practice. 42(3):103-12 [PMID] 11303852.
2000
Effect of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on incorporation of an autogenous cancellous bone graft in a nonunion diaphyseal ulnar defect in cats.
American journal of veterinary research. 61(6):691-8 [PMID] 10850847.
2000
Evaluation of four interfragmentary Kirschner wire configurations as a component of screw/wire/polymethylmethacrylate fixation for acetabular fractures in dogs.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 36(5):456-62 [PMID] 10997523.
2000
Risk factors affecting the outcome of surgery for atlantoaxial subluxation in dogs: 46 cases (1978-1998).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 216(7):1104-9 [PMID] 10754672.
2000
Use of a circular external skeletal fixator for stifle arthrodesis in a dog.
The Journal of small animal practice. 41(7):312-5 [PMID] 10976627.
1999
A biomechanical comparison of screw and wire fixation with and without polymethylmethacrylate re-enforcement for acetabular osteotomy stabilization in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 28(3):161-70 [PMID] 10338161.
1999
Distraction osteogenesis.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 29(5):1187-205, vii [PMID] 10503291.
1999
Radiographic evaluation of elbow joints before and after surgery in dogs with possible fragmented medial coronoid process.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 214(1):52-8 [PMID] 9887940.
1999
What is your diagnosis? An aggressive bony lesion in the left ilium and severe degenerative changes in the right coxal joint and lumbosacral disk space.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 214(3):331-2 [PMID] 10023389.
1998
A biomechanical evaluation and assessment of the accuracy of reduction of two methods of acetabular osteotomy fixation in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 27(5):429-37 [PMID] 9749513.
1998
Biomechanics of circular external skeletal fixation.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 27(5):454-64 [PMID] 9749517.
1998
Comminuted supracondylar humeral fractures repaired with a modified type I external skeletal fixator construct.
The Journal of small animal practice. 39(11):525-32 [PMID] 9846315.
1998
Effect of radiographic positioning on interpretation of cubital joint congruity in dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 59(11):1351-7 [PMID] 9829389.
1997
Arthroscopic examination and treatment of osteochondritis dissecans of the femoral condyle of six dogs.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 33(5):451-5 [PMID] 9278122.
1997
Gracilis or semitendinosus myopathy in 18 dogs.
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. 33(2):177-88 [PMID] 9111730.
1997
Mechanical comparison of materials used for extra-capsular stabilisation of the stifle joint in dogs.
Australian veterinary journal. 75(12):890-6 [PMID] 9469225.
1997
Results of screw/wire/polymethylmethacrylate composite fixation for acetabular fracture repair in 14 dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 26(3):223-34 [PMID] 9150561.
1996
Deep-frozen allogeneic cancellous bone grafts in 10 dogs: a case series.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 25(1):18-28 [PMID] 8719083.
1996
Evaluation of shelf arthroplasty as a treatment for hip dysplasia in dogs.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 208(11):1838-45 [PMID] 8675471.
1995
Distant abdominal and thoracic pedicle skin flaps for treatment of distal limb skin defects.
The Journal of small animal practice. 36(6):255-61 [PMID] 7650922.
1995
Effect of deferoxamine and hyperbaric oxygen on free, autogenous, full-thickness skin grafts in dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 56(2):241-7 [PMID] 7717593.
1995
Management of penetrating joint injuries.
The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice. 25(5):1197-223 [PMID] 8578633.
1994
Effect of intravenous administration of hydroxyethyl-starch-deferoxamine on oxygen-derived free radical generation in cancellous bone specimens obtained from dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 55(11):1613-7 [PMID] 7533486.
1994
Enteroplication for the prevention of intussusception recurrence in dogs: 31 cases (1978-1992).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 205(1):72-5 [PMID] 7928553.
1994
Experimental Reproduction of Feline Mycobacterium fortuitum Panniculitis.
Veterinary dermatology. 5(4):189-195 [DOI] 10.1111/j.1365-3164.1994.tb00030.x. [PMID] 34644968.
1994
Investigation of oxygen-derived free radical generation in cancellous bone specimens obtained from dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 55(11):1608-12 [PMID] 7879987.
1994
What is your diagnosis? Radiographic diagnosis–osteochondral fragmentation of the patella.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 205(11):1537-8 [PMID] 7730119.
1993
Effect of deferoxamine-hydroxyethyl pentafraction starch on free, autogenous full-thickness skin grafts in dogs.
American journal of veterinary research. 54(2):341-8 [PMID] 7679262.
1993
Hypertrophic osteopathy associated with Mycobacterium fortuitum pneumonia in a dog.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 202(12):1986-8 [PMID] 8360093.
1992
Complications associated with the use of iohexol for myelography of the cervical vertebral column in dogs: 66 cases (1988-1990).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 200(9):1381-4 [PMID] 1601729.
1992
Diskospondylitis associated with Brucella canis infection in dogs: 14 cases (1980-1991).
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 201(8):1253-7 [PMID] 1429171.
1991
Extradural spinal liposarcoma in a dog.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 199(11):1606-7 [PMID] 1778745.
1990
Hepatic lobectomy in the dog. A comparison of stapling and ligation techniques.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 19(3):221-5 [PMID] 2349779.
1990
Use of external coaptation for the treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in a dog.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 197(7):868-70 [PMID] 2228769.
1989
Repair of sixth lumbar vertebral fracture-luxations, using transilial pins and plastic spinous-process plates in six dogs.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 194(4):538-42 [PMID] 2921204.
1988
Fibrotic myopathy of the semitendinosus muscle in a cat.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 193(2):240-1 [PMID] 3403356.
1988
Postoperative examination of the biceps femoris muscle sling used in excision of the femoral head and neck in dogs.
Veterinary surgery : VS. 17(5):269-77 [PMID] 3227639.
1987
Use of a double-hook plate to repair a subtrochanteric femoral fracture in an immature dog.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 191(4):440-2 [PMID] 3654319.
1984
What is your diagnosis? Heartworm disease with thromboembolism and vena caval syndrome.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 185(2):227-8 [PMID] 6746399.

Grants

Apr 2021 – Feb 2023
Efficacy of Virtual Surgical Planning and 3D-Printed Custom Guides for Reducing and Aligning Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures Stabilized via Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis in Dogs: A Prospective Clinical Study
Role: Other
Funding: VETERINARY ORTHOPAEDIC SOC
May 2018 – Dec 2021
Characterization of the Cellular and Cytokine Constituents of Bone Marrow Concentrate in Dogs
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: ARTHREX
Aug 2004 – Aug 2016
Bloomberg Resident Research Fund
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UF FOUNDATION

Education

Diplomate
1991 · American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
1983 · University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science in Zoology with highest honors
1979 · College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of California, Davis

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