Simini Surgery Review: Small Animal Edition

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the May 2026 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by exploring three studies that reveal how hidden pathology often lies beneath seemingly normal clinical findings.   From subtle elbow incongruity in medial coronoid disease to standardizing stress radiography for hip dy...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we begin our orthopedic coverage from the May 2026 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by exploring three studies focused on making better clinical decisions through objective measurement.   From synovial biomarkers for joint disease , to surgical stabilization of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis , and evide...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we conclude our orthopedic coverage from the March 2026 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by exploring two studies that emphasize an essential surgical principle: successful orthopedic reconstruction depends on understanding anatomy—not simply repairing bones.   From complex craniomaxillofacial trauma in ca...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we conclude our orthopedic coverage from the March 2026 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by examining how better surgical instrumentation can improve precision, consistency, and patient safety.   One study evaluates an ergonomically redesigned cup impactor for canine total hip replacement, while the second...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we begin our orthopedic coverage from the March 2026 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by examining how small technical decisions can profoundly influence orthopedic outcomes—from postoperative care to implant manufacturing and intraoperative accuracy.   This episode explores whether routine postoperative b...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the January 2026 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by challenging two common assumptions surrounding timing and surgical planning.   One study investigates whether orthobiologic injections administered immediately after elbow arthroscopy actually remain inside the jo...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we kick off our orthopedic coverage from the January 2026 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by exploring how implant design can influence surgical success long before the patient leaves the operating room.   One study demonstrates that subtle differences in TPLO plate geometry can dramatically affect interf...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we conclude our orthopedic coverage from the November 2025 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by exploring three studies that examine how precision, technology, and long-term adaptation influence orthopedic success. From a novel approach to cementless total hip replacement , to patient-specific drill guides...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the September 2025 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by examining how biology and biomechanics shape long-term orthopedic outcomes in small dogs. One study challenges assumptions about meniscal injury prevalence in toy-breed dogs with cranial cruciate ligament diseas...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the September 2025 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by exploring a common surgical objective: maximizing stability while minimizing surgical trauma. One study evaluates an innovative fracture fixation strategy that combines the biological advantages of external skel...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by examining how a deeper understanding of anatomy and biomechanics can fundamentally change surgical planning.  One study introduces a novel method for evaluating tibial torsional deformity in dogs with medial patellar...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the July 2025 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by exploring how seemingly small surgical decisions can have major biomechanical consequences.  From preserving partial cruciate ligament remnants during TPLO to modern fixation strategies for tibial tuberosity transpos...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the May 2025 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) with two studies that challenge long-held assumptions about orthopedic fixation.  One paper examines whether a novel spacer pin technique can provide the same stability as traditional tibial tuberosity transposition fixa...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the May 2025 issue of Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT) by focusing on a question that underpins every successful orthopedic procedure: how can better planning improve surgical outcomes? From universal deformity correction guides and giant-breed cranial cruciate surgery to re...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the May 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery by exploring a common challenge across orthopedic reconstruction: how to restore stability while minimizing the complications associated with immobilization and implant-related concerns. From Achilles tendon reconstruction and multi-ligament stifle injuries in cats...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the May 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery by examining two studies that reinforce an important surgical lesson: small technical details often determine long-term success. One study challenges the traditional reliance on postoperative immobilization following superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) luxatio...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our soft tissue coverage from the May 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery by examining two studies that challenge surgeons to balance technical precision, patient recovery, and long-term outcomes .  One study evaluates whether a minimally invasive approach to feline urolith removal truly improves surgical success, while the other explor...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the April 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery by focusing on two themes that shape every surgeon’s career: building stronger repairs and building stronger surgeons .  From double plate fixation in complex scapular fractures to structured cadaver-based resident training , these papers explore how biomechanics...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our soft tissue coverage from the April 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery by focusing on how minimally invasive surgery continues to evolve through better technique, better preparation, and smarter intraoperative decision-making .  From hepatic vascular malformations to laparoscopic performance warmups and thoracoabdominal hernia repa...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our soft tissue coverage from the February 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery with two studies that highlight how outcomes depend not just on technique, but on tissue biology and surgeon-tool interaction . From large-scale reconstructive flap surgery in cats to laparoscopic instrument design , these papers reveal how both biology and e...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we wrap up our soft tissue coverage from the February 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery with two studies that expand your surgical toolbox using practical, adaptable techniques . From cost-effective lung lobectomy closure methods to biologically driven wound reconstruction , these papers challenge reliance on expensive tools and highlight the pow...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we wrap up our soft tissue coverage from the February 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery with two studies that refine decision-making at the intersection of diagnostics and technique . From predicting laparoscopic success in GI foreign bodies to rethinking stapling technology in open thoracic surgery , these papers emphasize how better planning—an...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we continue our orthopedic coverage from the February 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery with two studies that challenge how we define stability and success in orthopedic surgery . One paper introduces a simple radiographic marker that may outperform traditional measurements after TPLO. The other tackles a high-stakes clinical dilemma: primary ten...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we kick off our soft tissue coverage from the February 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery with two studies that highlight how small technical decisions can have major physiologic consequences . From cutaneous perfusion in feline closures to time-saving strategies in GDV surgery , these papers challenge everyday assumptions and offer practical ways...

In this Simini Small Animal Surgery Podcast episode, we kick off our orthopedic coverage from the February 2026 issue of Veterinary Surgery with two studies focused on refining both complex surgical decision-making and everyday orthopedic techniques .  From limb-sparing surgery in osteosarcoma to safe approaches for stifle arthrocentesis , these papers highlight how both high-level strategy and sm...