Simini Surgery Review: Small Animal Edition

Fast Track Update: VetSurg Key Ortho Studies – April 2025 Edition

Carl Damiani Season 1 Episode 8

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In this Simini Surgery Podcast Fast Track Update episode, we tackle the complex biomechanics and frustrating biology of tendon and ligament healing.

We cover:

  • The shape and phases of the stress-strain curve
  • Why tendons and ligaments fail differently than bone
  • The three stages of healing: inflammation, proliferation, remodeling
  • Why healed tissue is never as strong — and how scar tissue disrupts force transfer
  • Repair strategies: Krackow vs. locking loop, suture tension, and rehab timing
  • Why conservative management often fails, and how to reduce re-rupture risk

If you’ve ever wondered why a repaired tendon still ruptures — or why scarred ligaments lose proprioception — this episode gives you the mechanical reasoning to back up your clinical instincts.

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VetSurg April Issue 2025 - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/1532950x/2025/54/3

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