THR Surgery of Femoral Head Dislocation in a Samoyed Dog — Dr. Wang Tao (Chengdu Bandao Pet Hospital)

Breed: Samoyed Dog, 8 months old, female, 20kg.

The dog suffered from lameness on the left hind limb due to an external impact, and X-rays were taken to confirm the diagnosis of femoral head luxation on the left hind limb. After communicating with the owner, a consensus was reached and the decision was made to perform a total hip replacement (THR) for the future quality of life and welfare of the dog.

A detailed surgical plan was developed for this dog by using BlueSAO iBlueVet, the orthopedic planning software for precise preoperative planning, then, a new artificial joint was replaced with BlueSAO Biological Hip Replacement System for the dog.
According to the standard X-ray measurement results, we used the φ24mm cup, 6# stem, and φ16mm (+3) head. In order to ensure the successful surgery, φ 16mm (+2) and φ 16mm (+4) heads are prepared on standby during the surgery. The surgery was performed according to the developed surgical plan. Best wishes for an early recovery.

Preoperative DR was taken and 4 standard X-ray films (femoral AP, femoral LAT, pelvic AP, and pelvic LAT) were taken as follows.