[Simple techniques for the internal stabilization of fractures and luxations in the sacrococcygeal region of cats and dogs].
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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Veterinär-Chirurgische Klinik, Universität Zürich.
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Montavon
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D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries*; D003050:Coccyx / Q000293:injuries*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region / Q000293:injuries; D012447:Sacrum / Q000293:injuries*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013623:Tail / Q000293:injuries