title: Nonsurgically managed caudal acetabular fractures in dogs: 15 cases (1979-1984).
abstract: Medical records of 15 dogs with nonsurgically managed caudal one-third acetabular fractures were reviewed. In-hospital evaluation of these dogs was possible 6 to 67 months after injury. Thirteen dogs had radiographic evidence of moderate to severe degenerative joint disease in affected hips. Twelve dogs had decreased hip joint range of motion and/or signs of pain on the affected side, and 7 dogs were lame. Because of limited pain-free motion and degenerative joint disease in most affected hips, results of nonsurgical management of caudal one-third acetabular fractures in dogs were considered unsatisfactory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA 01536.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Boudrieau
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Kleine
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies