Clinical application of prong-type tissue anchors in small animal surgery.
Prong-type tissue anchors were used in six dogs and one cat in a variety of orthopaedic procedures in order to aid repair and replacement of tendons and ligaments. All animals returned to normal function with minimal problems.
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Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, Derby.
D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005121:Extremities; D005260:Female; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*