Table 1.

Reasons for exclusions.

Count	Reason for exclusion
44	Different plate sizes (none had ARS)a 2.0 mm (12), 2.4 mm (5), 2.7 mm (12), 3.5 mm mini (14), 4.5 mm (2)
34	partially torn CCLR
21	MPL (4 of them with DFO)
3	no rechecks due to severe patient aggression
11	bilateral scopes, TPLO on one side only
2	Tibial angular limb deformity
17	Owner not reachable at long-term follow-up (but all underwent direct exam at 8 weeks without PS)
Total: 132

^aAnti-rotational suture.