Use of a 1.5 mm butterfly locking plate for stabilization of atlantoaxial pathology in three toy breed dogs


Autoria(s): Dickomeit, Mark; Alves, Lisa; Pekarkova, Marta; Gorgas, Daniela; Forterre, Franck
Data(s)

2011

Resumo

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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http://boris.unibe.ch/12044/1/dickomeit_2011.pdf

Dickomeit, Mark; Alves, Lisa; Pekarkova, Marta; Gorgas, Daniela; Forterre, Franck (2011). Use of a 1.5 mm butterfly locking plate for stabilization of atlantoaxial pathology in three toy breed dogs. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology, 24(3), pp. 246-51. Stuttgart: Schattauer 10.3415/VCOT-10-07-0114 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-10-07-0114>

doi:10.7892/boris.12044

info:doi:10.3415/VCOT-10-07-0114

urn:issn:0932-0814

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eng

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Schattauer

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http://boris.unibe.ch/12044/

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Fonte

Dickomeit, Mark; Alves, Lisa; Pekarkova, Marta; Gorgas, Daniela; Forterre, Franck (2011). Use of a 1.5 mm butterfly locking plate for stabilization of atlantoaxial pathology in three toy breed dogs. Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology, 24(3), pp. 246-51. Stuttgart: Schattauer 10.3415/VCOT-10-07-0114 <http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-10-07-0114>

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