Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical treatments for canine hip dysplasia and their success rates
By Bergh, Mary Sarah & Budsberg, Steven C.·Published in Veterinary Surgery·2014·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Ames Iowa·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: A Systematic Review of the Literature Describing the Efficacy of Surgical Treatments for Canine Hip Dysplasia (1948–2012)
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A review of studies on surgical treatments for hip dysplasia in dogs found that certain procedures can help dogs regain normal function. Specifically, total hip replacement and juvenile pubic symphysiodesis were shown to lead to consistent improvements in mobility after surgery. However, the overall evidence supporting these treatments varies, with only a few studies providing strong results. If your dog has hip dysplasia, discussing these surgical options with your veterinarian could be beneficial for their recovery.
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Abstract
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the literature reporting outcome of surgical treatments for canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and to evaluate whether adequate evidence exists to support a procedure that will allow a consistent return to normal function.Study DesignSystematic literature review.AnimalsDogs with naturally occurring CHD.MethodsAna prioriquestion was defined and a computer‐based bibliographic search was performed on PubMed, Medline, CAB Abstracts, and Veterinary Information Network through November 2012. Studies were compared and evaluated with regard to surgical technique, study design, outcome measurements, evidence classification, and evidence quality. Unilateral surgeries with >6 months postoperative follow‐up were included.ResultsManuscripts (n = 477) were identified and reviewed; 17 met the inclusion criteria. One study provided level I evidence, 2 provided level II evidence, 3 provided level III evidence, and 11 provided level IV evidence relative to the study question. The most common outcome measurements were orthopedic examination (70.6%), owner interview (70.6%), and visual gait observation (64.7%). Three studies used objective kinetic gait assessment. Two studies with level III evidence (total hip replacement) and 1 study with level IV evidence (juvenile pubic symphysiodesis) documented a consistent return to normal function after surgery.ConclusionsDespite a large number of publications describing clinical outcome after surgical treatments for CHD, few provided strong evidence to allow an adequate assessment of therapeutic efficacy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12208.x