Methylmethacrylate and bone screw repair of seventh lumbar vertebral fracture-luxations in dogs.
Fracture-luxations of the seventh lumbar vertebrae in two large dogs were stabilised with bone screws and methylmethacrylate. Screws inserted bilaterally into the bodies of the lumbar vertebrae and ilial wings were left protruding by about 2 cm, and embedded in methylmethacrylate bone cement. Implant failure occurred in one dog six days after surgery, necessitating a revision of the fixation. Fracture healing and return of normal ambulation occurred in both dogs. Implants were removed in one dog because of screw loosening and discomfort.
Beaver
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University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine 53706, USA.
MacPherson
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Muir
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Johnson
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D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D020366:Methylmethacrylate; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000032:analysis / Q000493:pharmacokinetics* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D020366:Methylmethacrylate