Implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs: A retrospective analysis of 22 cases
IntroductionThe purpose of this study is to determine the rate of implant removal after partial carpal arthrodesis and to investigate factors associated with implant removal.MethodsCase records of 22 dogs that underwent partial carpal arthrodesis at two private veterinary referral hospitals were rev...
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| description | IntroductionThe purpose of this study is to determine the rate of implant removal after partial carpal arthrodesis and to investigate factors associated with implant removal.MethodsCase records of 22 dogs that underwent partial carpal arthrodesis at two private veterinary referral hospitals were reviewed. Details retrieved were body weight at time of surgery, sex, neuter status, breed, age, cause of carpal hyperextension injury, joint(s) involved in carpal hyperextension injury, laterality, type of implant, administration of post-operative antibiotics, post-operative outcome and indication for implant removal. Association between these factors and implant removal was evaluated.ResultsOf 22 partial carpal arthrodesis, 12 (55%) had implant removal due to persistent lameness and 9/12 (75%) returned to full and acceptable function after implant removal. Indications for implant removal were implant interference (8), infection (4), and migration (1). When comparing type of implant, there was a significant difference when observing implant removal rates (p = 0.04). All 5 dogs with pins and wires (100%) required implant removal. Of 17 dogs with a plate, 7 (41.2%) required implant removal. Implant removal was performed on average 114 days post-operative.DiscussionImplant removal after partial carpal arthrodesis was frequent and was commonly indicated due to pin and wire fixation or plate implant interference. This study may impact how we prepare clients for potential post-operative complications and implant removal when recommending partial carpal arthrodesis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-34566ec11133404da5702427d223f7512023-04-04T04:25:28ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Veterinary Science2297-17692023-04-011010.3389/fvets.2023.11601291160129Implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs: A retrospective analysis of 22 casesCaroline J. Choi0Caroline J. Choi1Jason M. Balara2Sue A. Casale3Kirk L. Wendelburg4Department of Surgery, VCA Animal Specialty Group, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, VCA Animal Specialty Group, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA, United StatesDepartment of Surgery, VCA Animal Specialty Group, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIntroductionThe purpose of this study is to determine the rate of implant removal after partial carpal arthrodesis and to investigate factors associated with implant removal.MethodsCase records of 22 dogs that underwent partial carpal arthrodesis at two private veterinary referral hospitals were reviewed. Details retrieved were body weight at time of surgery, sex, neuter status, breed, age, cause of carpal hyperextension injury, joint(s) involved in carpal hyperextension injury, laterality, type of implant, administration of post-operative antibiotics, post-operative outcome and indication for implant removal. Association between these factors and implant removal was evaluated.ResultsOf 22 partial carpal arthrodesis, 12 (55%) had implant removal due to persistent lameness and 9/12 (75%) returned to full and acceptable function after implant removal. Indications for implant removal were implant interference (8), infection (4), and migration (1). When comparing type of implant, there was a significant difference when observing implant removal rates (p = 0.04). All 5 dogs with pins and wires (100%) required implant removal. Of 17 dogs with a plate, 7 (41.2%) required implant removal. Implant removal was performed on average 114 days post-operative.DiscussionImplant removal after partial carpal arthrodesis was frequent and was commonly indicated due to pin and wire fixation or plate implant interference. This study may impact how we prepare clients for potential post-operative complications and implant removal when recommending partial carpal arthrodesis.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1160129/fullcarpushyperextensionarthrodesisinjuryimplant |
| spellingShingle | Caroline J. Choi Caroline J. Choi Jason M. Balara Sue A. Casale Kirk L. Wendelburg Implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs: A retrospective analysis of 22 cases Frontiers in Veterinary Science carpus hyperextension arthrodesis injury implant |
| title | Implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs: A retrospective analysis of 22 cases |
| title_full | Implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs: A retrospective analysis of 22 cases |
| title_fullStr | Implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs: A retrospective analysis of 22 cases |
| title_full_unstemmed | Implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs: A retrospective analysis of 22 cases |
| title_short | Implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs: A retrospective analysis of 22 cases |
| title_sort | implant removal rate after partial carpal arthrodesis in dogs a retrospective analysis of 22 cases |
| topic | carpus hyperextension arthrodesis injury implant |
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