Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with neck joint instability fixed by ventral surgery
By Fujita, Atsushi & Nishimura, Ryohei·Published in The Japanese journal of veterinary research·2016·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical stabilization of the atlanto-occipital overlap with atlanto-axial instability in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with a condition called atlanto-axial instability, which caused a dangerous overlap at the base of the skull, underwent surgery to stabilize the area. The veterinarian used a technique involving stainless steel wires and a special cement to secure the bones in place. After the surgery, the dog made a full recovery with no complications, and follow-up imaging confirmed that the treatment was successful. This surgical approach may be a good option for other dogs with similar issues, but each case needs careful evaluation.
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Abstract
The atlanto-occipital (AO) overlap in combination with atlanto-axial (AA) instability was found in a dog. We hypothesized that ventral fixation of the AA junction can stabilize the atlas and prevent AO overlap by reviewing our past cases with AA instability. A standard ventral fixation of the AA junction using stainless k-wires and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) was performed. The dog fully recovered, and no complication was noted. The results of the postoperative CT imaging supported our hypothesis. The ventral fixation of the AA junction is a feasible treatment option for similar cases, although craniocervical junction abnormalities (CJA) including AA instability are varied, and careful consideration is required for each case.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27506088/