In Banks 2024 et al., on postoperative outcome, what was the median achieved TPA in the full clinical sample?
A. 4.0°
B. 4.5°
C. 5.5°
D. 6.0°
E. 7.0°
Answer: 5.5°
Explanation: Median postoperative TPA was 5.5°, falling short of the target 5°, especially in small dogs.
In Banks 2024 et al., which surgical factor was significantly associated with under-correction of TPA?
A. Excessive wedge angle
B. Proximal wedge placement
C. Increased ostectomy distalization
D. Inadequate implant compression
E. Use of dynamic compression plate
Answer: Increased ostectomy distalization
Explanation: More distal ostectomy placement correlated with higher postoperative TPA (p = .01).
In Banks 2024 et al., on preoperative planning, what was the mean planned TPA in the in silico analysis?
A. 4.5°
B. 5.0°
C. 6.0°
D. 7.6°
E. 8.2°
Answer: 7.6°
Explanation: Mean planned TPA based on virtual planning was 7.6°, which did not meet the target of 5° (p < .01).
In Banks 2024 et al., what ostectomy position was associated with the most accurate postoperative TPA?
A. >10 mm from patellar tendon
B. Exactly 8 mm from tibial crest
C. ≤7.5 mm from patellar tendon origin
D. ≥9.5 mm from tibial plateau
E. Between 5–8 mm from joint line
Answer: ≤7.5 mm from patellar tendon origin
Explanation: Accuracy in achieving target TPA was best when the ostectomy was placed ≤7.5 mm from patellar tendon origin.
In Banks 2024 et al., what patient factor was associated with higher preoperative and postoperative TPAs?
A. Limb rotation
B. Age >8 years
C. Body condition score >7/9
D. Small body size
E. Previous stifle surgery
Answer: Small body size
Explanation: Small dogs had significantly higher pre- and postoperative TPAs than large dogs.
