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Dorsal cross pinning of the atlantoaxial joint: New surgical technique for atlantoaxial subluxation
Author(s) -
Jeffery N. D.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01930.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dorsum , subluxation , fixation (population genetics) , biomechanics , atlas (anatomy) , surgery , joint (building) , orthodontics , anatomy , structural engineering , pathology , population , alternative medicine , environmental health , engineering
The subluxated atlantoaxial joint of a tetraplegic Yorkshire terrier was reduced and secured in position by means of cross pinning applied via a dorsal approach. The dog made a very satisfactory recovery. The surgical technique for this new procedure is described. Further investigations into the biomechanics of such fixation, and long term follow‐up of treated cases, will be required to evaluate accurately the value of this technique.