Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Femoral stem breakage after dog hip replacement surgery
By Yates, G D et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2010·The University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinical Centre, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Femoral component failure in canine cemented total hip replacement: a report of two cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old Labrador and a 9-year-old Golden Retriever both experienced femoral stem fractures after undergoing cemented total hip replacement surgery. This uncommon issue led to instability in their hip joints, causing pain and difficulty moving. Vets successfully treated both dogs by surgically removing the unstable part of the femoral stem, which allowed them to regain acceptable limb function. Thankfully, both dogs were able to recover and improve their mobility after the procedure.
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Abstract
Femoral stem fracture is reported as an uncommon late complication of cemented total hip replacement in two dogs. In each case surgical salvage was achieved by extirpation of the proximal unstable component of the femoral stem, resulting in acceptable limb function. To the authors' knowledge, intramedullary femoral stem failure has not been previously reported after cemented total hip replacement in the dog. Factors believed to have contributed to implant failure in these dogs are discussed and compared with the same complication in humans.
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