Publications
2024
Bilateral ulnar retained cartilage cores causing thoracic angular limb deformities in a cat
Sumping, J., Weston, P., Crosby‐Durrani, H., & Pettitt, R. (2024). Bilateral ulnar retained cartilage cores causing thoracic angular limb deformities in a cat. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 12(2). doi:10.1002/vrc2.808
2023
Successful total hip arthroplasty in a miniature horse.
Cullen, M. D., Pettitt, R. A., Tomlinson, A. W., Louro, L. F., Bennell, A. J., Michael, R., & Stack, J. D. (2023). Successful total hip arthroplasty in a miniature horse.. Veterinary surgery : VS, 52(8), 1209-1218. doi:10.1111/vsu.14032
Bioengineering an Osteoinductive Treatment for Bone Healing Disorders: A Small Animal Case Series
Marshall, W. G., Gonzalez-Garcia, C., Trujillo, S., Alba-Perez, A., Childs, P., Shields, D. W., . . . Salmeron-Sanchez, M. (2023). Bioengineering an Osteoinductive Treatment for Bone Healing Disorders: A Small Animal Case Series. VCOT Open, 06(01), e41-e51. doi:10.1055/s-0043-1762900
2022
Outcomes and complications reported from a multiuser canine hip replacement registry over a ten-year period.
Allaith, S., Tucker, L., Innes, J., Arthurs, G., Vezzoni, A., Morrison, S., . . . Comerford, E. (2022). Outcomes and complications reported from a multiuser canine hip replacement registry over a ten-year period.. Veterinary Surgery. doi:10.1111/vsu.13885
Use of bone anchors for the treatment of partial and complete traumatic elbow luxations: A retrospective case series of three dogs
Logothetou, V., Pappa, E., Pettitt, R., & Comerford, E. (2022). Use of bone anchors for the treatment of partial and complete traumatic elbow luxations: A retrospective case series of three dogs. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS, 10(3). doi:10.1002/vrc2.387
CT attenuation of the medial coronoid process is reduced in dogs with medial coronoid disease but independent of arthroscopic disease severity
Humphreys, W. J., Wilder, K., Pettitt, R., Comerford, E. J., & Maddox, T. W. (2022). CT attenuation of the medial coronoid process is reduced in dogs with medial coronoid disease but independent of arthroscopic disease severity. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH, 83(9). doi:10.2460/ajvr.21.10.0171
Osseous Metaplasia of the Transverse Humeral Ligament in a 10-Year-Old Bengal Cat
Rodiño Tilve, V., Maddox, T., Ressel, L., & Pettitt, R. (2022). Osseous Metaplasia of the Transverse Humeral Ligament in a 10-Year-Old Bengal Cat. VCOT Open, 05(01), e6-e10. doi:10.1055/s-0042-1742472
2021
Nutraceutical use in osteoarthritic canines: a review
Williams, P., & Pettitt, R. (2021). Nutraceutical use in osteoarthritic canines: a review. Companion Animal, 26(7), 1-5. doi:10.12968/coan.2021.0003
Prevalence of mineralisation of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle in non-lame dogs
Abbey, R., & Pettitt, R. (2021). Prevalence of mineralisation of the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle in non-lame dogs. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 62(6), 450-454. doi:10.1111/jsap.13298
Use of Bone Anchors for the Treatment of Traumatic Elbow Luxation in Dogs: A Retrospective Case Series of Three Dogs
Logothetou, V., Pappa, E., Pettitt, R., & Comerford, E. J. (2021). Use of Bone Anchors for the Treatment of Traumatic Elbow Luxation in Dogs: A Retrospective Case Series of Three Dogs. In BSAVA Congress 2021: Clinical abstract presentations. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781913859039.34
2020
Investigation of Variables Associated with Surgical Site Infection following the Management of Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture with a Lateral Fabellotibial Suture
Cox, T., Maddox, T. W., Pettitt, R., Wustefeld-Janssens, B., Innes, J., & Comerford, E. (2020). Investigation of Variables Associated with Surgical Site Infection following the Management of Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture with a Lateral Fabellotibial Suture. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 33(06), 409-416. doi:10.1055/s-0040-1715605
Active synthesis of type I collagen homotrimer in Dupuytren’s fibrosis is unaffected by anti-TNF-α treatment
Williamson, K., Lee, K., Beamish, E., Carter, A., Gumbs, J., Cooper, G., . . . Canty-Laird, E. (2020). Active synthesis of type I collagen homotrimer in Dupuytren’s fibrosis is unaffected by anti-TNF-α treatment. doi:10.1101/2020.07.13.195107
Ultrasonographic and CT arthrography findings in two dogs with biceps brachii tendon avulsion
Pappa, E., Tomlinson, A., Ferreira, A., Pettitt, R., & Mortier, J. (2020). Ultrasonographic and CT arthrography findings in two dogs with biceps brachii tendon avulsion. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS, 8(1). doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000989
Elbow Arthrodesis Using a Medially Positioned Plate in 6 Dogs
McCarthy, J., Comerford, E. J., Innes, J. F., & Pettitt, R. A. (2020). Elbow Arthrodesis Using a Medially Positioned Plate in 6 Dogs. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 33(1), 51-58. doi:10.1055/s-0039-1694783
2019
Complications following surgical correction of medial patellar luxation in small to medium size dogs
Comerford, E. (2019). Complications following surgical correction of medial patellar luxation in small to medium size dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
A Comparison of Owner-Assessed Long-Term Outcome of Arthroscopic Intervention versus Conservative Managemento f Dogs with Medial Coronoid Process Disease.
Dempsey, L. M., Maddox, T. W., Comerford, E. J., Pettitt, R. A., & Tomlinson, A. W. (2019). A Comparison of Owner-Assessed Long-Term Outcome of Arthroscopic Intervention versus Conservative Managemento f Dogs with Medial Coronoid Process Disease.. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, 32(1), 1-9. doi:10.1055/s-0038-1676293
2018
Postoperative management and rehabilitation
Alderson, B., Pettitt, R., & Dale, L. (2018). Postoperative management and rehabilitation. In BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders (pp. 241-251). British Small Animal Veterinary Association. doi:10.22233/9781910443286.17
2017
Evaluation of variables influencing success and complication rates in canine total hip replacement: results from the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association Canine Hip Registry (collation of data: 2010-2012)
Henderson, E. R., Wills, A., Torrington, A. M., Moores, A. P., Thomson, D., Arthurs, G., . . . Innes, J. F. (2017). Evaluation of variables influencing success and complication rates in canine total hip replacement: results from the British Veterinary Orthopaedic Association Canine Hip Registry (collation of data: 2010-2012). VETERINARY RECORD, 181(1), 18-+. doi:10.1136/vr.104036
2016
Study on canine total elbow replacement
Innes, J., Pettitt, R., & Smirthwaite, P. (2016). Study on canine total elbow replacement. VETERINARY RECORD, 178(12), 299. doi:10.1136/vr.i1564
Peak Vertical Force and Vertical Impulse in Dogs With Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Meniscal Injury
Wustefeld-Janssens, B. G., Pettitt, R. A., Cowderoy, E. C., Walton, M. B., Comerford, E. J., Maddox, T. W., & Innes, J. F. (2016). Peak Vertical Force and Vertical Impulse in Dogs With Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Meniscal Injury. VETERINARY SURGERY, 45(1), 60-65. doi:10.1111/vsu.12419
Investigation and management of canine osteoarthritis
Pettitt, R. A., & German, A. J. (2015). Investigation and management of canine osteoarthritis. IN PRACTICE, 37, 1-8. doi:10.1136/inp.h5763
2015
<i>Ex vivo</i> kinematic studies of a canine unlinked semi-constrained hybrid total elbow arthroplasty system
Lorenz, N. D., Channon, S., Pettitt, R., Smirthwaite, P., & Innes, J. F. (2015). <i>Ex vivo</i> kinematic studies of a canine unlinked semi-constrained hybrid total elbow arthroplasty system. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 28(1), 39-47. doi:10.3415/VCOT-14-01-0002
2014
Book Review
Pettitt, R. (2014). Book Review. The Veterinary Journal, 200(2), e6. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.03.011
Cranial tibial plating in the management of failed tibial tuberosity advancement in four large breed dogs
Lorenz, N. D., & Pettitt, R. (2014). Cranial tibial plating in the management of failed tibial tuberosity advancement in four large breed dogs. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 27(3), 236-242. doi:10.3415/VCOT-13-06-0077
Radiographic and ultrasonographic changes of the patellar ligament following tibial tuberosity advancement in 25 dogs
Pettitt, R., Cripps, P., Baker, M., Hattersley, R., Lorenz, N., & McConnell, F. (2014). Radiographic and ultrasonographic changes of the patellar ligament following tibial tuberosity advancement in 25 dogs. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 27(3), 216-221. doi:10.3415/VCOT-12-12-0156
Radiographic and ultrasonographic changes of the patellar ligament following tibial tuberosity advancement in 25 dogs (vol 27, pg 216, 2014)
Pettitt, R. (2014). Radiographic and ultrasonographic changes of the patellar ligament following tibial tuberosity advancement in 25 dogs (vol 27, pg 216, 2014). VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 27(4), 318. doi:10.3415/VCOT-12-12-0156e
Radiographic and ultrasonographic changes of the patellar ligament following tibial tuberosity advancement in 25 dogs.
Pettitt, R., Cripps, P., Baker, M., Hattersley, R., Lorenz, N., & McConnell, F. (2014). Radiographic and ultrasonographic changes of the patellar ligament following tibial tuberosity advancement in 25 dogs.. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol., 27(3).
Surgical effect on radiographic and clincial outcome of lateral condylar fractures in spaniels
Rich, L., Maddox, T., & Pettitt, R. (2014). Surgical effect on radiographic and clincial outcome of lateral condylar fractures in spaniels. Journal of Small Animal Practice.
2013
Acid-base and electrolyte balance following administration of three crystalloid solutions in dogs undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery
West, E., Pettitt, R., Jones, R. S., Cripps, P. J., & Mosing, M. (2013). Acid-base and electrolyte balance following administration of three crystalloid solutions in dogs undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery. VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA, 40(5), 482-493. doi:10.1111/vaa.12021
Acid-base balance following perioperative use of three crystalloid solutions in healthy dogs undergoing anaesthesia
West, E., Pettitt, R., Jones, R. S., & Mosing, M. (2013). Acid-base balance following perioperative use of three crystalloid solutions in healthy dogs undergoing anaesthesia. The Veterinary Journal, 40(5), 482-493.
Cranial plating for the failure of tibial tuberosity osteotomy in the dog in five cases
Lorenz, N., Innes, J., Baker, M., & Pettitt, R. (2013). Cranial plating for the failure of tibial tuberosity osteotomy in the dog in five cases. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
Radiographic and ultrasonographic changes of the patellar tendon following tibial tuberosity advancement in 25 cases
Pettitt, R. A., McConnell, F., & Cripps, P. (2013). Radiographic and ultrasonographic changes of the patellar tendon following tibial tuberosity advancement in 25 cases. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
2012
Bilateral angular carpal deformity in a dog with craniomandibular osteopathy
Pettitt, R., Fox, R., Comerford, E. J., & Newitt, A. (2012). Bilateral angular carpal deformity in a dog with craniomandibular osteopathy. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 25(2), 149-154. doi:10.3415/VCOT-11-02-0022
2011
Pneumorrhachis in a Rottweiler
Macdonald, N. J., Pettitt, R. A., & McConnell, J. F. (2011). Pneumorrhachis in a Rottweiler. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 52(11), 608-611. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01122.x
2010
The use of transarticular external skeletal fixation in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in five dogs
Higgins, B., Coughlan, A., Pettitt, R., MacDonald, N., Innes, J., Owen, M., & Comerford, E. (2010). The use of transarticular external skeletal fixation in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in five dogs. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 23(2), 109-113. doi:10.3415/VCOT-09-01-0010
Trial of a new total elbow prosthesis for dogs
Innes, J., Comerford, E., & Pettitt, R. (2010). Trial of a new total elbow prosthesis for dogs. VETERINARY RECORD, 167(1), 34. doi:10.1136/vr.c3497
The use of transarticular fixators in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in the dog
Higgins, B. H., Coughlan, A., Pettitt, R. A., Comerford, E. J., & Innes, J. F. (2010). The use of transarticular fixators in the management of failed tibial tuberosity transposition in the dog. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology, 23(2), 109-113.
2009
Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process
Pettitt, R. A., Tattersall, J., Gemmill, T., Butterworth, S. J., O'Neill, T. J., Langley-Hobbs, S. J., . . . Innes, J. F. (2009). Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 50(10), 545-548. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00821.x
Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs. Reply to a comment
Innes, J. F., & Pettitt, R. A. (2009). Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs. Reply to a comment. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 22(01), 82. doi:10.1055/s-0037-1617463
Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs. Reply to a comment
Pettitt, R. A., & Innes, J. F. (2009). Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs. Reply to a comment. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 22(1), 82. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process
Pettitt, R., Tattersall, J., Gemmill, T., Butterworth, S. J., O'Neill, T., Langley-Hobbs, S. J., . . . Innes, J. (2009). Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process. In British Small Animal Veterinary Association annual congress (pp. 440). Birmingham: BSAVA.
Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process
Pettitt, R., Tattersall, J., Gemmill, T., Butterworth, S. J., O'Neill, T., Langley-Hobbs, S. J., . . . Innes, J. (2009). Effect of surgical technique on radiographic fusion of the anconeus in the treatment of ununited anconeal process. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 50, 545-548.
2008
Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs
Pettitt, R. A., & Innes, J. F. (2008). Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs. VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 21(3), 302-306. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs.
Pettitt, R. A., & Innes, J. F. (2008). Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs.. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, 21(3), 302-306.
Rigid Endoscopy: arthroscopy
Pettitt, R. A., & Innes, J. F. (2008). Rigid Endoscopy: arthroscopy. In P. Lhermette, & D. Sobel (Eds.), BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endoscopy and Endosurgery (pp. 188-219). Gloucester: BSAVA.
2007
Stabilisation of medial shoulder instability by imbricatio of the subscapularis muscle tendon of insertion
Pettitt, R. A., Clements, D. N., & Guilliard, M. J. (2007). Stabilisation of medial shoulder instability by imbricatio of the subscapularis muscle tendon of insertion. JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE, 48(11), 625-630. doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2007.00340.x
Total knee replacement for dogs
Innes, J., Pettitt, R., Comerford, E., & Fitzpatrick, N. (2007). Total knee replacement for dogs. VETERINARY RECORD, 160(9), 312. doi:10.1136/vr.160.9.312-c
Stabilisation of medial glenohumeral instability by imbrication of the subscapularis tendon
Pettitt, R. A., Clements, D. N., & Guilliard, M. J. (2007). Stabilisation of medial glenohumeral instability by imbrication of the subscapularis tendon. In European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology (pp. 264). Munich: ESVOT.