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Key statistics
- The majority of procedures performed were osteotomies.
- The use of regional anaesthesia remained constant, being used in 84.3% of patients.
- Patient ages were recorded in almost all procedures and ranged from 3 months to 18 years.
- Patient weights were recorded in over 70% of patients, ranging from 1.6kg to 80.3kg.
- The degree of cranial cruciate ligament tear was recorded in the majority of patients (89.5). Over two-thirds were complete tears.
- Intra-articular assessment was performed in 97.2% of procedures, most commonly via arthrotomy.
- Peri-operative antibiotics continued to be used in 99.9% of surgical procedures.
- Prophylactic post-operative antibiotic use has decreased by 19.3% since 2021.
- The 5 most common breeds were labrador retriever, cockerpoo, English springer spaniel, Staffordshire bull terrier and golden retriever.