REALIGNMENT OF A 7TH LUMBAR VERTEBRAL FRACTURE LUXATION USING A SENN RETRACTOR IN 2 PUPPIES/

Authors
HARRINGTON ML BAGLEY RS
Citation
Ml. Harrington et Rs. Bagley, REALIGNMENT OF A 7TH LUMBAR VERTEBRAL FRACTURE LUXATION USING A SENN RETRACTOR IN 2 PUPPIES/, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 34(5), 1998, pp. 377-380
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
05872871
Volume
34
Issue
5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
377 - 380
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(1998)34:5<377:ROA7LV>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Two puppies, each with fractures of the seventh lumbar (L-7) vertebra, had their vertebral canals aligned surgically with the aid of a Senn retractor The retractor was used to provide leverage during vertebral manipulations. Surgical fixation was achieved using Steinmann pins and polymethylmethacrylate. Both puppies were improved immediately after surgery and were clinically normal six months after surgery.