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Coxofemoral Joint Luxation in Dogs Treated with Toggle Rod Stabilization: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review
1From Inland Valley Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center, Upland, California (C.T.T.); and Comparative Orthopedic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri (D.B.F.).
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
|January 22, 2020
Summary
Toggle rod stabilization effectively treats canine coxofemoral luxation. This study found good owner satisfaction despite a 15.5% major complication rate, primarily reluxation.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Canine Medicine
Background:
- Coxofemoral luxation is a frequent clinical joint issue in dogs.
- Open reduction and internal fixation are common treatment modalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate complications and outcomes of toggle rod stabilization for canine coxofemoral luxations.
- To compare findings with existing literature on joint stabilization techniques.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 58 dogs undergoing open reduction and internal fixation for coxofemoral luxation.
- Use of commercial toggle rods (4.0 or 3.2 mm) with various suture materials (OrthoFiber, FiberWire, monofilament nylon).
Main Results:
- Postoperative complications occurred in 43% of dogs, with 15.5% experiencing major complications.
- Reluxation was the most common major complication (10%), often associated with monofilament suture but not statistically significant.
- Owner satisfaction was reported as good to excellent in 90% of cases.
Conclusions:
- Toggle rod stabilization is an effective treatment for coxofemoral joint luxation in dogs.
- Despite potential complications like reluxation, the procedure yields high owner satisfaction.
