Browsing by Author "Vasantha, M.S."
Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
Results Per Page
Sort Options
ThesisItem Open Access Studies on External Skeletal Fixation for Radius Fracture Treatment in Dogs(Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar, 2009-08-28) Mahesh, V.; Ranganath, L.; Yathiraj, S.; Vasantha, M.S.; Narayan Swamy, H.D.; Jamuna, K.V.; Nagaraj, B.N.A study was undertaken in eighteen clinical cases of dogs with radius fracture to evaluate the efficacy of different configurations of external skeletal fixators viz., Type 1b, Type 2 and Type 3. During the post-operative period Rectal temperature, Respiratory rate, Heart rate and Pulse rate were increased apparently during early days which was statistically non significant. The haematological parameters viz., hemoglobin, packed cell volume and total erythrocyte count were within the normal range and a non significant leukocytosis, neutrophilia and lymphocytopenia up to 3rd post-operative day in all the groups of dogs was noticed. The biochemical parameters viz., Serum calcium, phosphorous and alanine aminotransferase values were within the normal physiological range in all the groups and a statistically non significant increase in values of serum alkaline phosphatase was observed in all the groups till day 30, after which the values receded back towards the end of the study period. Similarly, aspartate aminotransferase values increased non significantly up to 5th post-operative day and later receded to normal. The osteomedullographic study did not yield any information on radius fracture healing. All the dogs started bearing weight by second to fourth post-operative day. The pain score evaluation between groups was non significant. The fixator frame was stable and no implant failure was observed. In conclusion Type 1b, Type 2 and Type 3 fixator frames were easily applied for the treatment of radius fracture. Of which, Type 3 external skeletal fixator provided better stability when compared to Type 1b and Type 2 external skeletal fixator.ThesisItem Open Access Studies on total Hip Replacement and Excision Arthroplasty for Hip Disorders in Dogs(Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar, 2015-05-25) Srinivasa Murthy, K.M.; Vasantha, M.S.; Nagaraja, B.N.; Satyanarayana, M.L.; Prasad, R. V.The incidence of hip disorders in dogs presented to Veterinary college hospital, Bangalore was studied for a two years period. Hip disorders were more common in Labrador, German shepherd, Golden retriever, Great Dane and nondescript dogs. The incidence was more in dogs below one year and above eight years. Male dogs were more affected than females. Most common causes of hip disorders were hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis, fracture of femoral head and neck and hip dislocation. The hip disorders were treated by total hip replacement with indigenously fabricated stainless steel hip implants and by excision arthroplasty of hip in six clinical cases of dogs in each group. The postoperative assessment of clinical, hematological and biochemical showed no statistically significant variations. Grading of lameness in dogs subjected to total hip replacement showed complete weight bearing on operated limb with a pain free, mechanically sound hip, whereas the dogs subjected to excision arthroplasty showed relief of pain with weight bearing but a fair return of limb function was observed in 60 days. The postoperative radiographic studies of dogs subjected to total hip replacement revealed stable hip implants with formation of callus around the femoral neck cut and acetabulum indicating firm stabilization of implants into the femur and acetabulum. The dogs subjected for excision arthroplasty of hip revealed separation of proximal femur and pelvis. The femoral neck cut was smooth with no bony proliferations till 60 days. The total hip replacement has provided optimum stability to hip joint for hip disorders in dogs and had high success rate.