A new technique for the open reduction and stabilization of upward coxofemoral luxation in dogs

Experimentally created hip luxation in dogs was repaired by a new technique through dorsal approach using non-biological materials. A feature of the procedure is reduction and stabilization of upward coxofemoral luxation by anchorage of femoral neck with pectin bone of pubis. The anchorage formed a figure of ‘8’ around the pectin bone of pubis and femoral neck. The study was conducted in 18 dogs which were divided randomly into 4 groups. The luxation in group I, II and III (five animals each) were anchored with different non-biological materials and group IV was not provided any treatment and acted as control. Non-biological materials with greater tensile strengths proved better for anchorage of hip joint. The technique proved easy and successful for the repair of luxation in dogs. However, application of the technique in clinical cases needs further studies.