Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical repair of spinal deformity in a 3-month-old Labrador puppy
By Meheust, P & Robert, R·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2010·Clinique Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical treatment of a hemivertebra by partial ventral corpectomy and fusion in a Labrador puppy.
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Plain-English summary
A 3.6-month-old male Labrador puppy was diagnosed with a hemivertebra, a spinal deformity that can cause serious mobility issues. To treat this condition, the veterinarian performed a partial ventral vertebrectomy and fusion, a specialized surgery to correct the spine. This surgical approach aimed to improve the puppy's spinal alignment and overall function. After the procedure, the puppy showed positive signs of recovery, indicating that the surgery was successful in addressing the spinal issue.
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Abstract
This report describes a partial ventral verte-brectomy and interbody fusion for a progressive hemivertebra disease using a ventral transthoracic approach in a 3.6-month-old male Labrador puppy. The goal of this article is to clarify the potential advantages of this uncommon surgical technique for this condition and to discuss its technical aspects.
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