Simple techniques for the internal stabilisation of fractures and luxations in the sacrococcygeal region in cats and dogs
2001
Bernasconi, C. | Grundmann, S. | Montavon, P. (Universitaet Zuerich, Zuerich (Switzerland). Veterinaer-Chirurgische Klinik.)
Two useful techniques for the repair of caudal sacral fractures and sacrococcygeal fractures/luxations are described. Pre- and postoperative clinical, neurological and radiological findings in 16 operated animals (13 cats and 3 dogs) were compared with findings in 17 (13 cats and 4 dogs) conservatively treated animals. In the surgically treated patients follow up findings were characterized by absence of hyperesthesia and a higher number of animals with recovered tail function. The authors suggest the use of these techniques in cases of caudal sacral fractures or sacrococcygeal fractures/luxations.
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