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

Fattahian, Hamid Reza; Nasrollahzadeh Masouleh, Mohammad; Toheedi, Varia; Hosseinzadeh, Ali Reza; Baghestani, Ali Reza

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