Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Y-shaped plates help heal ilial fractures in dogs and cats
By Chou, P et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2013·Department of Companion Animals –, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of Y-shaped TPLO plates for the stabilization of supracotyloid ilial fractures in four dogs and one cat.
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old mixed-breed dog and a 2-year-old cat were treated for fractures in the pelvic area, specifically supracotyloid ilial fractures. Both pets underwent surgery where a special Y-shaped plate was used to stabilize the fractures. Most of the pets healed well, with four of them showing good recovery and normal limb function after surgery. However, one dog experienced some complications, including screw loosening, but overall, the treatment was effective and resulted in minimal issues.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To describe the use of Y-shaped tibia plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) plates for the stabilization of supracotyloid ilial fracture in four dogs and one cat. METHODS: Clinical cases with supracotyloid ilial fracture that were repaired with a Y-shaped TPLO plate were retrospectively reviewed. Fracture type, concurrent injuries, fracture management, radiographic outcome and clinical recovery were documented. RESULTS: All fractures were reduced and a Y-shaped TPLO plate was applied with one short-term complication. Four fractures healed in original alignment. Screw loosening and malunion was documented in one patient at the six week follow-up examination. All patients had good to excellent limb function in the long-term follow-up. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The use of TPLO Y-shaped plates for supracotyloid ilial fractures allows good fracture reduction and fixation with a minimal approach and few postoperative complications.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23677125/