Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with femoral head bone death treated successfully with Ehmer sling
By Gibson, K L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of external coaptation for the treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old Schipperke was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the femoral head, which can lead to joint problems if not treated. To help the dog heal, the veterinarian used an Ehmer sling to keep weight off the affected leg while the bone healed. After 10 and 24 weeks, X-rays showed that the treatment was successful, with the dog's bone structure returning to normal and the joint functioning well again.
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Abstract
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head was diagnosed in a 5-month-old Schipperke, before the development of femoral head and neck collapse and resultant degenerative joint disease. External coaptation, consisting of an Ehmer sling, was used to prevent the bearing of weight during revascularization and reossification of the subchondral bone. Results of pelvic radiography (at 10 and 24 weeks) indicated that the early use of conservative treatment was successful in promoting resolution of the aseptic necrosis and in maintaining normal coxofemoral anatomic features and function.
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