Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to deepen hip socket helps dogs with severe hip dysplasia
By Iamaguti, Paulo et al.·Published in Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira·2009·Universidade Estadual Paulista, Brazil, Brazil·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Acetabular deepening in the treatment of severe canine hip dysplasia
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of nine large breed dogs with severe hip dysplasia and dislocated hips underwent a special surgery to deepen the hip socket and fix the surrounding structures. The procedure was done in two parts, starting with a surgery to access the area, followed by a second surgery to reshape the hip socket and repair the joint. Most dogs were able to stand and walk on the affected leg within a month, and all but two dogs regained their ability to move normally within 60 to 90 days. This surgery proved to be an effective option for treating severe hip dysplasia in dogs.
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Abstract
A technique to restore acetabular anatomy by deepening the acetabular cavity and reconstructing the femoral head ligament and the joint capsule was tested on nine large breed dogs with severe hip dysplasia and acute subdislocation or dislocation. The technique consisted of two phases. First, all dogs were submitted to bilateral pectinotomy. In a second surgical intervention on the same dogs the acetabulum was approached and deepened, and the femoral head ligament and the joint capsule were reconstructed. In general, within 30 days of the surgery dogs could stand on the operated member to walk. Except for two dogs, all the others recovered pelvic member locomotive ability within 60-90 days after surgery. It is concluded that acetabuloplasty is a good alternative for treatment of severe canine hip dysplasia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1590/s0100-736x2009000200014