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Hip: toggle fixation

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Introduction

  • To stabilize hip luxation during open reduction.

Uses

Disadvantages

  • Suture breakage and failure (especially with pre-existing hip disease or multiple injuries).

Alternative techniques

Time required

Preparation

  • Routine preparation time.

Procedure

  • 30-90 min.

Decision taking

Criteria for choosing test

  • Coxofemoral luxation.
  • Coxofemoral conformation suitable for reduction.

Requirements

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Preparation

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Technique

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Aftercare

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Outcomes

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Ash K, Rosselli D, Danielski A et al (2012) Correction of craniodorsal coxofemoral luxation in cats and small breed dogs using a modified Knowles technique with the braided polyblend TightRope systems. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 25 (1), 54-60 PubMed.
  • Pratesi A, Grierson J, Moores A P (2012) Toggle rod stabilisation of coxofemoral luxation in 14 cats. JSAP 53 (5), 260-6 PubMed.
  • Piermatti D L (1963) A technique for surgical management of coxofemoral luxations. Small Anim Clin 3, 373.
  • Knowles A T, Knowles J O & Knowles R P (1953) An operation to preserve the continuity of the hip joint. JAVMA 123 (921), 508-515 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Montavon P M, Voss K, Langley-Hobbs S J (2009) Feline Orthopedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Disease. Elsevier/Saunders.