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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2021; 34(02): 137-143
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719058
Clinical Communication

Prospective Evaluation of a Citrate-Based Biomaterial Wedge for a Modified Maquet Procedure in the Treatment of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs

Alex Terreros 
1   Ohio Veterinary Surgery and Neurology, Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, Akron, Ohio, United States
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R. Mark Daye
1   Ohio Veterinary Surgery and Neurology, Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, Akron, Ohio, United States
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Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to describe short- and mid-term outcomes, complications, implant bioabsorption and owner satisfaction for a modified Maquet procedure (MMP) in which a novel bioabsorbable citrate-based implant is used as the wedge component to treat cranial cruciate ligament rupture in client-owned dogs.

Study Design Prospective clinical study of dogs (n = 13) undergoing MMP (n = 15). Intraoperative complications, postoperative complications, clinical follow-up using a 5-point lameness score and radiographs at 8 weeks and 6 months postoperatively were obtained. Mid-term outcome was assessed via physical examination, radiographs, canine orthopaedic index and owner satisfaction questionnaires.

Results No catastrophic complications occurred. Major complications occurred in 3/15 stifles. All were surgical site infections and one case required implant removal. Minor complications occurred in 9/15 stifles. Non-displaced cortical hinge fractures were the most common minor complication, and these occurred intraoperatively (4/15) or postoperatively (2/15). Three dogs achieved full function, eight dogs acceptable function and the outcome was unacceptable in two dogs. Most owners were satisfied with the procedure (11/13). Complete implant bioabsorption was not confirmed on mid-term radiographs.

Conclusion The described MMP with a citrate-based implant can produce satisfactory mid-term results. However, the long-term outcome of this procedure must be evaluated and technical modifications need to be implemented prior to larger-scale use of this implant.

Keywords

stifle - dog - Maquet - osteotomy - biomaterials

Authors' Contributions

Both authors contributed to the conception, acquisition of data, data analysis and interpretation, drafting of the article and approval for submission.


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Publication History

Received: 22 October 2019

Accepted: 26 August 2020

Article published online:
06 November 2020

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