Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Complications and outcomes of screw surgery for dog elbow fissures
By Carwardine, D et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2021·Highcroft Veterinary Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcomes, complications and risk factors following fluoroscopically guided transcondylar screw placement for humeral intracondylar fissure.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 62 dogs with a specific elbow problem called humeral intracondylar fissure underwent a surgery using a special screw placement technique. Unfortunately, about 45% of these dogs experienced complications after the surgery, and 15% needed additional surgery to fix issues that arose. Interestingly, dogs that were heavier or had shorter surgery times seemed to have fewer complications. If your dog is facing this type of surgery, it's important to discuss the potential risks and what to expect with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the surgical technique and complications for fluoroscopically guided transcondylar screw placement for humeral intracondylar fissure in dogs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review was undertaken of cases from two hospitals where identical surgical technique was employed. Factors were analysed for any association with postoperative complications. RESULTS: Sixty-two dogs (82 elbows) were reviewed for which the postoperative complication rate was 45%; a total of 15% of cases required revision surgery. Complications were more likely in cases operated on earlier in the case series and with increasing dog bodyweight. Both increasing surgical time and being a neutered female were protective against postoperative complications. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Fluoroscopically guided transcondylar screw placement for humeral intracondylar fissure is associated with a high postoperative complication rate (45%) with 15% of cases requiring revision surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33987843/