Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outcomes of advanced locking plate surgery in 71 dogs and cats
By Guerrero, Tomás G et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2014·Department for Small Animal Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The Advanced Locking Plate System (ALPS): a retrospective evaluation in 71 small animal patients.
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs and cats with various fractures and ligament injuries underwent surgery using a special plate system called the Advanced Locking Plate System (ALPS). While there were some complications, such as a few needing additional surgery, all pets healed successfully by the end of the study. This system proved to be a dependable option for treating fractures and certain orthopedic issues in small animals.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate use of the Advanced Locking Plate System (ALPS) in dogs and cats and report outcome. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: Dogs (n = 29) and cats (n = 42). METHODS: The medical records (April 2007-April 2010) of dogs and cats treated with ALPS were reviewed evaluated. Data retrieved included signalment, indication for surgery, complications, and outcome. RESULTS: ALPS was used for 54 fractures, 12 tarsal or carpal ligament injuries and in 6 cases, to prevent or treat fractures during total hip replacement. Complications needing revision surgery occurred in 4 cases (5.5%): fixation failure was identified in 3 (2 fracture-fixations, 1 pancarpal arthrodesis), and a fracture occurred through a screw hole. The most common complication after tarsal arthrodesis was suture dehiscence. All cases had healed by study end. CONCLUSIONS: ALPS offers a reliable alternative for fracture treatment and some other orthopedic conditions in small animals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24393096/