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DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632472
Revision of Aseptic Loosening of the Femora] Implant in a Dog Using Cable Cerclage
Publication History
Received 01 November 1998
Accepted 02 November 1998
Publication Date:
08 February 2018 (online)
Summary
Aseptic loosening of the femoral implant (ALFI) has been reported in 7.2% of total hip arthroplasty procedures in the dog. In this case report, ALFI was diagnosed in a nine year old male German Shepherd, seven years after the initial cemented total hip arthroplasty was performed. The revision of the ALFI was performed using a longitudinal osteotomy to extract the polymethylmethacrylate and the titanium femoral prosthesis was replaced with a cobalt chromium model. The osteotomy and an iatrogenic femoral fracture were repaired using four 1.3 mm cables. Postoperative radiographs revealed satisfactory alignment, reduction of the osteotomy and adequate positioning of the femoral prosthesis.
Case report describing the revision of aseptic loosening of the femoral implant seven years after the initial total hip arthroplasty was performed. The revision utilized four 1.3 mm cable cerclage.
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