Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog hip replacement stem broke and was successfully fixed
By Beata Degórska et al.·Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science·2021·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Femoral Stem Fracture and Successful Reimplantation Using Femoral Window Technique in Canine Cemented Total Hip Replacement: Case Report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog experienced a rare complication after a total hip replacement when the femoral stem fractured. The owner noticed signs of pain and difficulty moving in their pet. The veterinarian used a special technique called the femoral window to successfully reimplant the fractured stem. After the procedure, the dog showed improvement and was able to move more comfortably again.
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Abstract
A fractured stem is a very rare, late complication in total hip replacement procedure in dogs. Here, we present one case after cemented total hip replacement with successful reimplantation, including clinical signs and radiographic findings.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.716297