Modified toggle pin technique combined with prosthetic capsular reconstruction for surgical stabilization of coxofemoral luxation in a Shetland pony.
Vet Surg
; 52(2): 221-228, 2023 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe open reduction and surgical stabilization of a coxofemoral luxation in a pony using a modified toggle pin technique and prosthetic joint capsule reconstruction without osteotomy of the greater trochanter. ANIMAL A 2-year-old Shetland pony with a bodyweight of 167 kg. STUDYDESIGN:
Case report.METHODS:
Radiographic examination confirmed craniodorsal luxation of the left coxofemoral joint. An open reduction with the aid of a pulley system was performed. A toggle pin was inserted through a bone tunnel extending from the level of the femoral shaft through the femoral head and the center of the acetabulum for the pin to be positioned on the medial wall of the acetabulum. FiberWire was subsequently passed through the cranial and caudal aspects of the acetabulum as well as a transverse tunnel in the femoral neck in a figure of 8 to facilitate capsular reconstruction. The pony was placed in a sling for 8 weeks and gradually returned to normal activity over 2 months.RESULTS:
Postoperative radiographic examination confirmed the position of the femoral head in the acetabulum with the implants in place. On 2-year follow-up the pony was sound at walk and trot.CONCLUSION:
A combined intra- and extra-articular stabilization technique for coxofemoral luxation in a pony resulted in successful long-term reduction and excellent outcome.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hip Dislocation
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Horse Diseases
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Vet Surg
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Germany