Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
V-cut pelvic surgery helps dogs with hip dysplasia recover better
By Yaprakci, Mustafa Volkan et al.·Published in Bulletin of the Veterinary Institute in Pulawy·2013·Department of Surgery and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Afyon Kocatepe, Afyonkarahisar , Turkey·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Clinical Comparative Evaluation of the V-Cut Pelvic Ostectomy in the Management of Canine Hip Dysplasia
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Plain-English summary
A group of seven dogs with hip dysplasia underwent a surgical procedure called V-cut pelvic ostectomy, which involved cutting the pelvic bone in a specific way to improve their hip joint alignment. After the surgery, the dogs showed significant improvement in their hip angles and better results on orthopedic tests that assess hip function. This technique successfully helped the dogs move more comfortably and reduced their hip problems.
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Abstract
Abstract The operational method (V-cut pelvic ostectomy) was applied on seven dogs. Pubic symphysis was cut in an inverted “V” fashion and a bone gap occurred between pelvic halves. The gap was reduced by contracting both sides of the pelvis. A new pubic symphysis developed. Results were evaluated with radiographs and different clinical and orthopedic tests. Radiographic measures between mutual parts of pelvic bone showed a marked increase in Norberg angles and diminishing in Bardens, Barlow, and Ortolani orthopedic tests after operations. Principal conclusion: V-cut pelvic ostectomy was found to be a successful operation technique in treatment of canine hip dysplasia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.2478/bvip-2013-0043