Clinical Evaluation of Canine Acetabular Fractures Stabilized with an Acetabular Plate
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- 1 July 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Veterinary Surgery
- Vol. 17 (4) , 220-225
Abstract
A retrospective study of 14 dogs with one or more acetabular fractures stabilized with an acetabular plate was conducted. Twelve of the 14 dogs had additional orthopedic injuries. Follow‐up was longer than 6 months. Eleven dogs were evaluated by assessment of radiographs, lameness, mid‐thigh circumference, coxofemoral joint range of motion, crepitus, and pain. Varying degrees of osteoarthrosis were noted radiographically at follow‐up. Ten of 12 dogs examined had occasional or no clinical lameness. In 10 of 12 dogs, mid‐thigh circumference was less on the limb that sustained the acetabular fracture. Nonunion was diagnosed in one plated acetabulum in which two screws had broken. A return to normal or nearly normal function was observed when there were no more than two orthopedic injuries.Keywords
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