Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
No pulmonary embolism found after non-cemented hip replacement in 11
By Tidwell, Scott A et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2007·Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Incidence of pulmonary embolism after non-cemented total hip arthroplasty in eleven dogs: computed tomographic pulmonary angiography and pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy.
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Plain-English summary
Eleven large mixed breed dogs underwent total hip replacement surgery without cement, and none showed signs of pulmonary embolism (a blockage in the lungs) after the procedure. The dogs were tested before and after surgery using advanced imaging techniques, and the results indicated that using a non-cemented approach may lower the risk of this serious complication compared to traditional cemented methods. This finding is reassuring for pet owners considering hip replacement surgery for their dogs, as it suggests a safer option is available.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in 11 dogs that had non-cemented total hip replacement (THR) to that reported in dogs after cemented THR. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective clinical study. ANIMALS: Large mixed breed dogs (n=11). METHODS: Thoracic computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTA) was performed on all dogs pre- and postoperatively. Pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy was performed postoperatively. RESULTS: PE was not identified on postoperative CTA or pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of PE after non-cemented THR in these 11 dogs, as evaluated with pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy and thoracic CTA was lower than reported in dogs undergoing cemented THR. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Based on the results of this study the incidence of PE as a complication of total hip arthroplasty is reduced when a non-cemented system is used.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17214818/