The Impact of Double Pelvic Osteotomy on Dorsolateral Subluxation in 24 Dogs

Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the effect of double pelvic osteotomy (DPO) on dorsolateral subluxation (DLS) of the femoral head in a weight-bearing position.

Study Design Retrospective observational study with treatment effect analysis. Twenty-four client-owned dogs that underwent DPO due to hip dysplasia.

Methods Computed tomography (CT) studies were performed on 24 dogs that underwent a DPO between 2015 and 2021. The patients were positioned with the femora in a weight-bearing position. The DLS score was measured pre-DPO, immediately post-DPO, and at follow-up to determine if DPO resulted in an increase in the DLS score.

Results A total of 21 dogs underwent single-stage bilateral DPO and 3 dogs underwent unilateral DPO resulting in 45 hip joints available for analysis. Follow-up CT was available for 29 of these at a median of 51 days (range: 35–482 days). The mean DLS score was 36.1% ± 14.6 preoperatively, 71.4% ± 12.5 post-DPO, and 70.0% ± 15.3 at follow-up. The increase between the pre- and postoperative measurement was significant (p < 0.001).

Conclusion DPO results in reduced subluxation of the femoral head in a weight-bearing position.

Clinical Significance The in vivo results suggest that DPO will result in reduced femoral subluxation during weight-bearing.

Keywords

osteotomy - joint - pelvic osteotomy - hip dysplasia - dorsolateral subluxation

Authors' Contribution

D.L. and P.J. contributed to conception of study, study design, acquisition of data and analysis and interpretation of data. Both the authors are responsible for drafting, revision and approval of the manuscript and are accountable for relevant content.

Publication History

Received: 28 September 2023

Accepted: 18 July 2024

Article published online:
05 August 2024

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