Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1996; 09(04): 158-164
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632523
Original Research
Schattauer GmbH

Technique and Results for Total Hip Replacement in Sheep: An Experimental Model

D. P. Bruns
1   From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
,
M. L. Olmstead
1   From the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
,
A. S. Litsky
2   Departments of Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, Colleges of Medicine and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Publication History

Received for publication 07 March 1996

Publication Date:
23 February 2018 (online)

Summary

Fifty healthy adult Suffolk cross sheep were evaluated as a research animal for cemented total hip replacement. The surgical technique, peri-operative care, and long-term evaluation of the animals is reported. A modular cemented canine hip replacement system was used in this project. Postoperative fractures of the operated femur were observed in five animals. Two sheep developed septic loosening of the acetabular components. Two sheep experienced immediate postoperative luxations. One animal developed an acetabular fracture and infection. Five sheep exhibited mild lameness of the operated limb one year postoperatively, while all others had a normal gait. Postoperative activity level played a significant role in the development of femur fractures.

Fifty adult Suffolk cross sheep were evaluated as a research animal for cemented total hip replacement. The surgical technique, peri-operative care and long-term evaluation of the animals are reported.