Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sliding humeral osteotomy improves limb use in dogs long term
By Wendelburg, Kristin M & Beale, Brian S·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2014·Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Medium and long term evaluation of sliding humeral osteotomy in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 32 dogs underwent a sliding humeral osteotomy (SHO) to treat lameness caused by shoulder problems. After the surgery, most dogs showed improved use of their affected leg, with 90% of owners reporting less limping compared to before the operation. While the procedure helped limit further joint damage in most cases, some dogs experienced complications, with six needing additional surgery. Overall, SHO was effective in improving limb function, but pet owners should be aware of the potential for complications.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate medium and long term effects of sliding humeral osteotomy (SHO) in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective study. ANIMALS: Dogs (n = 32). METHODS: Data (2008-2010) collected from medical records included force plate data, radiographs, and a 15 question owner survey of dog soundness before SHO and at final evaluation. RESULTS: All dogs except 2 exceeded their preoperative ground reaction forces in the operated limb and there was a statistically significant upward trend in ground reaction forces compared with the contralateral limb. Radiographic osteophytosis using the IEWG protocol had not progressed on the operated limb except in 1 dog. Most (90%) owners felt that lameness had diminished at the final evaluation compared with preoperative lameness. Ten dogs had postoperative complications; 6 were considered major, requiring further surgery. CONCLUSIONS: SHO can be performed successfully in dogs to limit the radiographic progression of osteophytosis and increase use of the affected limb; however, the complication rate is high and further implant or technique modifications are needed to improve results.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25077790/