In the original publication, the first and surname of the second author was wrongly published as ‘‘N. Kirit Patel’’ in affiliation. The correct name should read as ‘‘N. K. Patel’’. Open Access This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits any use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and the source ...

PURPOSE Based on previous investigations on the vascular blood supply to the femoral head, a technique for anatomical reduction after slipped capital femoral epiphysis was developed. This technique is a modification of the original technique by Dunn using a retinacular soft-tissue flap. This allows the visual control of the epiphyseal vascular blood supply. We report the experience at the inven...

BACKGROUND Histiocytic sarcoma (HS) is a rare but aggressive malignancy in humans that is poorly responsive to existing treatments. Although rare in most breeds of dogs, HS is common in Bernese mountain dogs (BMDs). OBJECTIVE Determine risk factors associated with development of HS in BMD. ANIMALS A total of 216 BMD were registered with the Berner-Garde Foundation. METHODS An internet-bas...

BACKGROUND The age when patients present for treatment of symptomatic developmental dysplasia of the hip with periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) varies widely. Modifiable factors influencing age at surgery include preexisting activity level and body mass index (BMI). The severity of the hip dysplasia has also been implicated as a factor influencing the age at arthritis onset. The purpose of this st...

Abstract The rapidly collapsing glacial systems of the Alps produced a large number melt-water lakes and mires after Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) in Late period. Rhone-Aare-glacier system gave rise to moorlands region Three Lakes Region Western Switzerland. When are formed, they efficient sinks atmospheric carbon, but when transformed agricultural land significant C sources. In addition, can be u...