Effective Medical Management and Physiotherapy Program of Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy in 24 Dogs and Cats; Clinical Report

Case Description- Twenty-four cases of dogs and cats were presented for inability to move and/or getting up one of the legs while walking and leaning on the other. Clinical Findings- Physical and radiographic examinations revealed that the patients had coxofemoral luxation, hip dysplasia, comminuted acetabular fracture, avascular necrosis of femoral head and/or femur head fracture. Treatment and Outcome- The patients went under routine femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO) surgery. A 3-4 weeks full postoperative management was applied. Serial follow up suggested that all patients were in excellent condition with no or insignificant and non-problematic lameness. Younger and small sized patients had better outcome. However immature patients are in risk of limb shortening due to excision of physis. Clinical Relevance- Although many studies have been published in FHO, anyone cannot found the applicable information and full postoperative management in an individual published paper. Hence, the purpose of this report was to provide applicable clinical information and offering a full medical and physiotherapy program. The authors’ offer, special aftercare table and seriously believe that this program will deliver a better outcome. The table includes antibiotic and analgesic therapy, physiotherapy program and other considerations.