作者: Joe S. Smith , Munashe Chigerwe , Carly Kanipe , Sarah Gray
DOI: 10.1111/VSU.12604
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摘要: Objective To report the successful surgical treatment of a comminuted left acetabular fracture, dorsally luxated femoral head, and avulsion ligament head by ostectomy (FHO) physical therapy in companion Potbelly pig. Study Design Case report. Animals A 1-year-old, 13 kg, castrated male, pig. Methods The pig presented with nonweight bearing pelvic limb lameness 3 weeks' duration that was noticed shortly after got caught under fence. Under general anesthesia lateral approach made to fractured limb. A FHO performed as described for dogs. Following surgery, period initiated based on protocols dogs. Results The canine procedure modified pigs successfully our pig. comfortable weight bearing. regimen supervised activity, stairs, water used rehabilitate leg, well management protocol maintain ideal body condition. The owner highly satisfied outcome. Telephone follow-up at 12 months surgery revealed no impairment movement, maintaining normal ambulation without lameness. No complications were observed this case. Conclusion FHO, dogs, provided favorable outcome hip luxation caused luxation, small size