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Subject: Veterinary Surgery × Author: JYOTHI SHREE, S. × Start date: 2006 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.V.Sc. ×
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    STUDIES ON ARTHRODESIS FOR TIBIOTARSAL JOINT LUXATION IN DOGS
    (KARNATAKA VETERINARY, ANIMAL AND FISHERIES SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, BIDAR, 2021-03) JYOTHI SHREE, S.; K. M. SRINIVASA MURTHY
    The dogs presented with tibiotarsal joint luxation to the Veterinary college hospital, Bangalore were studied for a period of one year. The tibiotarsal luxations were more common in nondescript dogs. The incidence was more in dogs between one to four years old. Male dogs were more affected than females. Most common causes of irreparable injury were automobile accident followed by dog bite. The dogs with tibiotarsal luxation was subjected for arthrodesis using cortical screw and immobilized with Robert Jones bandage reinforced with metal splints for a period of four weeks in six clinical cases of dogs. The postoperative assessment of clinical, hematological and biochemical showed statistically non-significant variations. Grading of lameness in dogs subjected to arthrodesis of tibiotarsal joint showed normal weight bearing pattern in four dogs and partial weight bearing in two dogs by 60th postoperative day. Radiological studies revealed the cortical screw in position till completion of arthrodesis. By 45th and 60th postoperative day rigid callus was evident radiographically at tibiotarsal joint suggesting signs of bony union. None of the cases showed any postoperative complications. Hence, arthrodesis of tibiotarsal joint using cortical screw was effective for stabilizing the joint. This technique was less expensive, does not need expensive equipments for surgical procedure, simple to perform and requires minimal postoperative care.