Abstract
The hip dysplasia is a disease that affects mainly giant breed dogs like Saint Bernard and German Shepherd. Between of the surgical techniques, stands out the darthroplasty. This technique comes a reconstruction of the dorsal acetabular rim, aiding in the stabilization and increasing the consistency of the hip joint. The present work tells the use of this technique f or treatment of hip dysplasia in a dog. In the postoperative immediate the animal already used appropriately the operated member and, 18 months after the procedure, it was verified in the radiographic exam complete integration of the graft to the dorsal acetabular rim.
Highlights
The hip dysplasia is a disease that affects mainly giant breed dogs like Saint Bernard and German Shepherd
Between of the surgical techniques, stands out the darthroplasty. This technique comes a reconstruction of the dorsal acetabular rim, aiding in the stabilization and increasing the consistency of the hip joint
The present work tells the use of this technique for treatment of hip dysplasia in a dog
Summary
A displasia coxofemoral é uma afecção que afeta principalmente cães de grande porte como São Bernardo e Pastor Alemão. Esta técnica provém uma reconstrução da borda acetabular dorsal, auxiliando na estabilização e aumentando a congruência da articulação coxofemoral. No pósoperatório imediato o animal já utilizava adequadamente o membro operado e, 18 meses após o procedimento, foi verificado integração do enxerto à borda acetabular dorsal com uso funcional do membro.
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