Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Repeated hip dislocation in 15 dogs and 1 cat treated successfully
By Hammer, D L·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1980·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Recurrent coxofemoral luxation in fifteen dogs and one cat.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 15 dogs and one cat with recurring hip dislocations (coxofemoral luxation) underwent surgery to fix the problem. The procedure involved moving a part of the hip bone and repairing the joint capsule, which successfully restored the joint in 12 out of the 16 pets. The angle of the femoral head was normal in the dogs tested, suggesting that their hip structure was not the issue. This surgical method showed good results compared to other treatments for this condition.
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Abstract
Trochanteric transposition and joint capsule restoration were used in the repair of recurrent coxofemoral luxations. Reduction was successful in 12 of the 16 operated limbs. The angle of inclination of the femoral head was measured in 10 dogs and found to be within normal limits. It was concluded that, in terms of successful reduction, this method of repair compares favorably with other commonly used methods.
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