Modified cranial closing wedge ostectomy in 169 stifles: considerations on potential factors associated with construct failures.

Key Points

• This research aims to identify potential factors associated with construct failures in modified cranial closing wedge ostectomy.
• Analyzed data from 169 stifles undergoing modified cranial closing wedge ostectomy.
• Compared failures with matched controls based on weight and plate specifications.
• Evaluated the influence of plate size, position, and tibial shape on outcomes.
• No significant differences were observed between construct failures and matched controls, suggesting a possible type II error.
• Factors like plate size, position, and tibial shape may be crucial for successful outcomes.