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Dorsal surgical stabilisation using tension bands for treatment of traumatic atlanto-occipital instability in a cat.
- Source :
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Australian Veterinary Journal . Dec2017, Vol. 95 Issue 12, p469-473. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Case report An atlanto-occipital instability secondary to a dog bite was diagnosed in a 4-year-old Persian cat. Dorsal stabilisation of the instability was made with two OrthoFiber prostheses (Securos), which were used as tension bands between the nuchal crests of the occipital bone and the spinous process of the axis. Total recovery was achieved 4 days after surgery. Normal alignment of the atlanto-occipital joint was observed on survey radiographs taken 6 weeks post-surgery. Although the right loop had failed, the alignment was still normal and no neurological after-effects could be identified. Conclusion Dorsal divergent tension bands between the nuchal crests of the occipital bone and the spinous process of the axis can be used to stabilise traumatic atlanto-occipital instability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00050423
- Volume :
- 95
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Australian Veterinary Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126419182
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12651