Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic-Assisted Reduction with TightRope®
in a Dog with Coxofemoral Luxation
SY Heo and HB Lee*
College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National
University, Jeonju, 561-756, Korea *Corresponding author: seatiger76@chonbuk.ac.kr
Abstract
An American Cocker Spaniel was referred for
repair of a left coxofemoral luxation (CL). On physical examination, the patient
showed intermittent, non-weight-bearing lameness and pain. Radiographs revealed
a craniodorsal coxofemoral joint luxation. To correct the coxofemoral luxation,
Minimally invasive arthroscopic-assisted reduction (MIAR) with toggle pin
fixation (Mini TightRope®) was applied. A cranial lateral approach
(incision <5 cm) to the coxofemoral joint was used. The torn round ligament of
the femoral head was debrided under arthroscopy and no cartilage damage was
found. The Suture-Button Kit was guided through the femoral bone tunnel to the
pelvic cavity of the acetabulum under fluoroscopy and arthroscopy. At 3 months postoperatively, the patient showed
normal ambulatory function without lameness.
Coxofemoral joint luxation was corrected and stabilized successfully. MIAR with
toggle pin fixation (Mini TightRope®) can be used for CL in
veterinary orthopedics. This minimally invasive technique may reduce
operative complications and postoperative morbidity.