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CC BY 4.0 · VCOT Open 2025; 08(01): e35-e38
DOI: 10.1055/a-2513-9814
Brief Communication

Acquisition of Autologous Cancellous Bone Graft using the Manubrium in Dogs undergoing Atlantoaxial Surgical Stabilization

Authors

  • Marc Kent

    1   Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, United States
  • Renee M. Barber

    1   Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, United States
  • Eric N. Glass

    2   Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Fall, New Jersey, United States

Funding None.
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Abstract

Objective

The aim of this study was to describe the feasibility of obtaining autologous cancellous bone graft from the manubrium in toy breed dogs undergoing ventral stabilization for naturally occurring atlantoaxial subluxation

Study Design

A retrospective descriptive study involved four dogs with naturally occurring atlantoaxial subluxation, which underwent ventral stabilization. In all dogs, the manubrium was surgically exposed and cancellous bone graft was harvested.

Results

In all dogs, the surgical approach to the manubrium subjectively was judged to be easy. Additional instrumentation other than that used for ventral stabilization of the atlantoaxial joint was not needed. In all dogs, the manubrium provided sufficient cancellous bone graft to fill the ventral region of the atlantoaxial joint cavity. No intraoperative or short-term complications were observed.

Clinical Significance

The manubrium provided for an acceptable donor site for autologous cancellous bone graft in dogs undergoing atlantoaxial stabilization. The manubrium may serve as an easily accessible alternative graft donor site in lieu of the proximal humerus. Future investigation into the robustness of the bone forming potential of cancellous bone from the manubrium may be warranted.

Authors Contributions

All authors substantially contributed to the conception and drafting of the manuscript. All authors have approved the manuscript for submission.




Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 04. Dezember 2023

Angenommen: 17. Dezember 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
25. März 2025

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