Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New bone graft surgery helps dogs with knee cartilage damage
By Cinti, Filippo et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2022·Clinica Veterinaria Vezzoni, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A New Generation of Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System for the Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Femoral Condyle: Clinical Experience in 18 Dogs.
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Plain-English summary
An 18-dog study focused on treating osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), a joint condition, in dogs using a new grafting technique. The dogs showed symptoms like limping due to issues in the femoral condyle, which is part of the knee joint. After surgery using the COR system, most dogs had no lameness or signs of inflammation within three months, and by six months, many were still comfortable, although some showed signs of mild arthritis. The procedure had low complication rates, making it a promising option for dogs with this condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES:  The aim of this study was to describe the clinical application and outcome of osteochondral autograft transfer using the COR system (COR; DePuy Synthes, Warsaw, Indiana, United States) for the treatment of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the femoral condyle in dogs. METHODS:  Medical records of dogs that were treated for OCD of the femoral condyle using the COR system between February 2013 and March 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The results of pre- and postoperative clinical and radiographic examinations were evaluated. RESULTS:  Twenty stifles (18 dogs; 15 lateral and 5 medial femoral condyles) met the inclusion criteria. A single graft transfer was done in six stifle joints and mosaicplasty in 14 (2 grafts in 9/14 stifles; 3 grafts in 5/14 stifles). Proper anatomic reconstruction was confirmed intraoperatively and radiographically in all dogs. There were no major and three minor postoperative complications. At 3 months, 15 of 20 stifles (14 of 18 dogs) had no lameness or radiographic signs of inflammation. At 6 months, 12 of 13 dogs had no lameness or discomfort, and four of 13 stifles had radiographic evidence of moderate osteoarthritis. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE:  Treatment of OCD of the femoral condyle using the COR system is feasible in dogs, with low complications and provides a satisfactory short-term outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35272365/