title: Retrospective analysis of canine miniature total hip prostheses.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine the practicality and clinical outcome of miniature total hip replacement (THR) in dogs.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective study. Sample Population- Seventeen client-owned dogs that had miniature THR.
  
  
  METHODS
  Patient data surveyed included signalment, body weight, diagnosis, implant size, surgical technique, and intraoperative and postoperative complications. Radiographic evaluation included angle of lateral opening of the acetabular component, implant positioning, cement mantle quality, and femoral displacement measurement and ratio. Client questionnaire and orthopedic examination were used to obtain long-term follow-up information.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Miniature THR was performed to address hip dysplasia and secondary osteoarthritis. In 1 dog, a staged bilateral procedure was performed. Mean body weight was 19 kg (range, 12 to 25 kg). Penetration or fissure of the femoral cortex was the most common intraoperative complication and occurred in 3 dogs. In 3 dogs, there was excessive coxofemoral laxity after reduction of the prosthesis. This instability was addressed specifically in 2 dogs by capsulorrhaphy or capsular prosthesis. Postoperative convalescent complications (craniodorsal luxation, 2 dogs; acetabular cup displacement, 1 dog) were related to surgical errors. Aseptic loosening of the femoral implant was diagnosed in 1 dog at 18 months. Mean follow-up time was 17 months (range, 4 to 42 months). Fifteen of 18 (83%) miniature THRs had good or excellent outcomes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Miniature THR should be considered a satisfactory alternative to femoral head and neck ostectomy in medium-size dogs affected by hip dysplasia and secondary osteoarthritis. The population of medium-size dogs that might derive more benefit from THR than FHO has yet to be defined.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Miniature THR is a viable treatment option in medium-size dogs with hip dysplasia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Warnock
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dyce
authors.forename: Hooman
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Pooya
authors.forename: Kurt S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Schulz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000662:veterinary*; D002140:California / Q000453:epidemiology; D004285:Dogs; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006619:Hip Dysplasia, Canine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000662:veterinary*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D009820:Ohio / Q000453:epidemiology; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011859:Radiography; D011996:Records / Q000662:veterinary; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014768:Virginia / Q000453:epidemiology