Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hybrid hip replacement surgery results in 71 dogs with 5% major
By Gemmill, Toby J et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2011·Willows Referral Service, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hybrid cemented/cementless total hip replacement in dogs: seventy-eight consecutive joint replacements.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 71 dogs underwent a hybrid total hip replacement, which combines a cemented femoral component with a cementless acetabular component, to help with joint pain and lameness. After the surgery, most dogs showed significant improvement in their ability to move and had less pain. While a few dogs experienced complications, most were resolved with additional surgery, and overall, the long-term outcomes were positive with high owner satisfaction. This procedure offers a successful option for dogs needing hip replacements.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of hybrid total hip replacement (THR), using a cementless acetabular component and a cemented femoral component. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective case series. SAMPLE POPULATION: Client-owned dogs (n = 71). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Consecutive clinical cases that had hybrid THR were studied. Radiographic features, pain scores, and lameness scores were recorded pre- and postoperatively. Longer term outcome was assessed by owner questionnaire. RESULTS: Hybrid THRs (n = 78) were performed in 71 dogs. Four cases (5%) had major postoperative complications; 3 were resolved after revision surgery, and 1 owner requested an explantation. No other major complications were identified on follow-up radiographs (67 THR) at 12 weeks. On clinical follow up (77 THR) at 4 weeks, lameness had improved in 68, was unchanged in 8, and was worse in 1. Pain had decreased in 72, was unchanged in 4, and was worse in 1. At 12 weeks (69 THR) compared with preoperative status, lameness had improved in 67 and was unchanged in 2. Pain had improved in 68 and was unchanged in 1. Longer term follow-up (mean, 16 months) was available for all hips. No further complications were reported. Owner satisfaction was good for 76 THRs and reasonable for 2. CONCLUSIONS: Hybrid THR can be performed successfully with a low complication rate and represents an alternative to either entirely cemented or cementless implantation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21521239/