Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
External fixation to treat sacrum fractures in 15 dogs
By Flores, Jose Antonio et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2023·Hospital Veterinario IVC Evidensia Prï, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: External Fixation for Fracture Stabilization of the Sacrum in 15 Dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Fifteen dogs with fractures in their lower back (sacrum) were treated using a method called external fixation, which involves placing a stabilizing device outside the body. Most of these dogs showed excellent recovery, with their bones healing well and minimal pain. On average, it took about 9 weeks for the fractures to heal. Only one dog experienced a complication from the procedure. Overall, external fixation proved to be a safe and effective option for stabilizing these types of fractures in dogs.
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Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, complications, and outcomes of external fixation (EF) for the treatment of sacral fractures in dogs, either as a primary fixation system or as a complementary technique. A total of 15 dogs with sacral fractures were surgically treated using different EF configurations, either as primary or secondary stabilization. The results were evaluated for the extent of fracture reduction, stability during treatment, complications, and bone healing. In most cases, the outcomes were excellent in terms of bone healing, neurological conditions, and pain assessment. The mean bone healing time was 9.45 ± 5.66 weeks. One (6.66%) patient presented a complication due to the technique. In conclusion, the use of EF should be considered for the stabilization of sacral fractures because of its minimal invasiveness, stability, and ease of application.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37937154/