title: Use of external coaptation for the treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in a dog.
abstract: Avascular necrosis of the femoral head was diagnosed in a 5-month-old Schipperke, before the development of femoral head and neck collapse and resultant degenerative joint disease. External coaptation, consisting of an Ehmer sling, was used to prevent the bearing of weight during revascularization and reossification of the subchondral bone. Results of pelvic radiography (at 10 and 24 weeks) indicated that the early use of conservative treatment was successful in promoting resolution of the aseptic necrosis and in maintaining normal coxofemoral anatomic features and function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803-8422.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Gibson
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Pechman
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography