ABSTRACT: The purpose of this retrospective study is to investigate PMMA and stainless steel wire in the stabilization of vertebral fracture and luxations. The material of the study consisted of 11 cats diagnosed with spinal fracture or luxations as a result of orthopedic and radiological examination brought to The Animal Hospital of Firat University with the complaint of paralysis. Cats were positioned in sternal recumbency. The skin incision was made in sufficient length to reach 5-6 vertebrae on the midline. Muscles were separated from spinous processes, lamina and articular facets. Then, dislocated or fractured vertebrae's were returned to normal state. Articular facets and spinous process were drilled with a 0.1 mm drill. These vertebrae's were stabilized by passing stainless steel wire through.........
Keywords: Cat, Fracture, Luxation, Polymethylmethacrylate, Spine, Wire.
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