Biceps femoris muscle transposition for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in small breed dogs
Journal of Veterinary Science
;
: 93-98, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-23571
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new extracapsular surgical technique for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in small breed dogs. Nine small breed dogs (seven females and two males) weighing < or = 15 kg were treated with biceps femoris muscle transposition (BFT). The duration of the BFT procedure was 20 min. Each patient underwent a standard clinical protocol and a questionnaire for the owners. Follow-up (at 1, 3, and 12 months postoperative) confirmed significant improvement in all patients, especially at 1 month postoperatively (p < 0.01) and again after complete stifle joint assessment at 3 months postoperatively. After 12 months, only two patients showed a slight increase in osteoarthritis. According to our results, BFT is a simple extracapsular surgical technique that can be used for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in small breed dogs.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Rupture
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Stifle
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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Muscle, Skeletal
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Dog Diseases
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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