Theses and Dissertations

Issuing Body

Mississippi State University

Advisor

Jaffe, Michael

Committee Member

Brookshire, Cooper

Committee Member

Elder, Steve

Date of Degree

8-7-2025

Original embargo terms

Visible MSU Only 1 year

Document Type

Graduate Thesis - Campus Access Only

Major

Veterinary Medical Science

Degree Name

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Veterinary Medicine

Department

Department of Clinical Sciences

Abstract

A long oblique osteotomy model was created using paired canine cadaveric femurs. The osteotomies were stabilized with either three ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) cables (n=10) or three 18 gauge stainless steel loop cerclage wires (n=10). Cyclic testing was performed in four-point bending by applying increasing force at 2 Hz until construct failure, defined as ≥2mm of actuator displacement. Data analyzed included cycles to failure, load at failure, and dynamic stiffness. There was no statistically significant difference in any of the outcomes tested between constructs. Visible loosening was noted in all loop cerclage constructs. No visible loosening of the UHMWPE cable was noted. The results suggest that the UHMWPE cable’s resistance to failure was comparable to SSW in four-point bending.

Sponsorship (Optional)

MSU CVM House Officer Clinical Research Grant

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