Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery

Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery

The First Report of Surgical Treatment of Lumbar Fracture and Lumbosacral Luxation in a Dog in Iran

Document Type : Clinical Report

Authors
Hamid Reza Fattahian 1
Mohammad Nasrollahzadeh Masouleh 2
Varia Toheedi 2
Ali Reza Hosseinzadeh 3
Ali Reza Baghestani 3
1 Department of Surgery, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2 Department of Radiology, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3 Practicing Veterinarian, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Case Description- A two-year-old non-ambulatory intact male Pekingese breed dog was referred to private clinic.  
Clinical Findings- The clinical examination revealed non-weight bearing of hindlimbs, back pain and constipation, urinary continence with normal appetite.
Treatment and Outcome-  Reduction and stabilization were performed by transilial pinning. Defecation and urination became normal immediately the first day after operation and dog started gaiting and weight bearing, eighth days post-operation.
Clinical Relevance-  Transilial pinning technique changed the non-ambulatory dog to standing condition within 8 days, and to athletic condition within six months after surgery.
Keywords
Lumbar fracture
Luxation
Dog

Subjects

  • Receive Date 19 August 2013
  • First Publish Date 19 August 2013