Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Atlantoaxial stabilization with 1.5 mm plate in toy breed dogs
By Dickomeit, M et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2011·Department of Surgery and Orthopedics·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a 1.5 mm butterfly locking plate for stabilization of atlantoaxial pathology in three toy breed dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three toy breed dogs were brought in for neurological problems caused by issues with their necks, specifically atlantoaxial subluxation (a misalignment of the first two neck vertebrae) and an axial fracture. They underwent surgery where a small titanium plate was used to stabilize their necks. After the surgery, all three dogs showed significant improvement in their neurological symptoms within two to four weeks. The surgery was successful, and the dogs recovered well, with no major complications reported.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to describe the use of a titanium 1.5 mm locking plate in the stabilization of atlantoaxial pathology in three toy breed dogs. Two dogs with atlantoaxial subluxation and another dog with an axial fracture, confirmed by diagnostic imaging, were stabilized via a ventral approach with a 1.5 mm titanium 5-hole locking butterfly-plate. Surgical reduction and stabilization were assessed by computed tomography and radiography after surgery. Follow-up evaluation for resolution of neurological signs and possible complications was performed in all three dogs. For long-term assessment, a telephone follow-up was performed. A considerable improvement of neurological signs occurred within two to four weeks after surgery. An excellent clinical outcome was identified in all three patients. Adequate stabilization and resolution of neurological signs in all three dogs was achieved. The stabilization of atlantoaxial surgical conditions in toy breeds with the 1.5 mm titanium 5-hole butterfly locking plate appears to be an effective means of surgical treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21327294/