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Radiographs were subsequently blindly assessed by a European College of Veterinary Surgeons board-certified specialist and a European College of Veterinary Surgeons surgical resident. Radiographic abnormalities and resultant changes to the rehabilitation plan were evaluated.<\/jats:p>\n One hundred and thirty-four CCWO surgeries were evaluated. Dogs presented for follow-up at a median of 8 weeks (range 6\u201312) postoperatively. No owner concerns or clinical examination abnormalities were identified in 120\/134 (90%). Of these, 33\/120 (28%) had altered treatment recommendations based solely on radiographic findings by at least one of the clinicians.<\/jats:p>\n Radiographic findings at routine follow-up altered rehabilitation regimes in 14 to 28% of dogs after CCWO, even when there were no concerns from the owners or on examination. 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