Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical realignment of broken L7 vertebra in two puppies
By Harrington, M L & Bagley, R S·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1998·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Realignment of a seventh lumbar vertebral fracture/luxation using a Senn retractor in two puppies.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Two puppies with fractures in their lower back (seventh lumbar vertebra) underwent surgery to realign their spines. The veterinarians used a special tool called a Senn retractor to help with the procedure, and they secured the bones with pins and a strong adhesive material. Both puppies showed immediate improvement after the surgery and were back to normal six months later.
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Abstract
Two puppies, each with fractures of the seventh lumbar (L7) vertebra, had their vertebral canals aligned surgically with the aid of a Senn retractor. The retractor was used to provide leverage during vertebral manipulations. Surgical fixation was achieved using Steinmann pins and polymethylmethacrylate. Both puppies were improved immediately after surgery and were clinically normal six months after surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9728467/