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Weight bearing of the hind limb of Amp<jats:sub>TPLO<\/jats:sub> and Amp did not differ statistically.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The position of the center of mass and posture of Amp<jats:sub>TPLO<\/jats:sub> and Amp does not differ. 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