In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, what percentage of lateral epicondylar fractures showed radiographic evidence of healing at final follow-up?
A. 53%
B. 61.5%
C. 98%
D. 100%
E. 76.2%
Answer: 100%
Explanation: All lateral epicondylar fractures (53/53) demonstrated evidence of healing on follow-up imaging.
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, what was the most common type of complication reported postoperatively?
A. Major surgical
B. Minor medical
C. Seroma
D. Transcondylar screw failure
E. Implant impingement
Answer: Seroma
Explanation: Seromas were the most frequently reported minor complication across both fracture types.
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate design, what feature was specifically updated post-study to address a mode of implant failure?
A. Increased screw diameter
B. Changed screw hole orientation
C. Thicker bridging segment
D. Deeper proximal screw heads
E. Increased width and depth at screw holes
Answer: Increased width and depth at screw holes
Explanation: Design changes were made to reinforce the area between the third and fourth screw holes after one implant failure.
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, which dog breed made up the majority of the study population?
A. Labrador Retriever
B. French Bulldog
C. Cocker Spaniel
D. English Springer Spaniel
E. Mixed breed
Answer: English Springer Spaniel
Explanation: Spaniel breeds, particularly English Springer Spaniels, were the most common in this study population.
In Jones 2024 et al., on LEAP plate use, what proportion of dogs with lateral condylar fractures had no lameness at reexamination?
A. 50%
B. 71%
C. 89%
D. 64%
E. 100%
Answer: 71%
Explanation: 20 out of 28 dogs with LCF (71%) were not lame at final reexamination.
