Stabilization of Traumatic Thoracolumbar Subluxation using Patient-specific Drill Guide with Double Pin and Polymethylmethacrylate in a 12-year-old Maltese Dog

Authors

  • Kangwoo Yi Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea. https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2145-8037
  • Ingoo Kwak Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea.
  • Suyoung Heo Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7733-3263

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4206/ajvs.57.06

Keywords:

Thoracolumbar subluxation, locomotor recovery, PMMA, guide, dog

Abstract

Spinal instability in a 12-year-old Maltese with T11-12 subluxation presenting with neurological symptoms, including hindlimb paraplegia, was treated using double-pin and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) fixation. Postoperatively, neurological deficits and hindlimb paraplegia improved, enabling the dog to regain independent ambulation without assistance. Patient-specific drill guides enhanced the accuracy and safety of screw placement, highlighting their potential as an effective method for managing thoracolumbar subluxations in veterinary medicine.

 

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Published

2025-05-01

How to Cite

Yi, K., Kwak, I., & Heo, S. (2025). Stabilization of Traumatic Thoracolumbar Subluxation using Patient-specific Drill Guide with Double Pin and Polymethylmethacrylate in a 12-year-old Maltese Dog. Austral Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 57, e5706. https://doi.org/10.4206/ajvs.57.06

Issue

Vol. 57 (2025)

Section

Case report

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Copyright (c) 2025 Kangwoo Yi, Ingoo Kwak, SUYOUNG HEO

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