Femoral head ostectomy following osteotomy of the greater trochanter in a pony with chronic coxofermoral luxation

Femoral head ostectomy following osteotomy of the greater trochanter in a pony with chronic coxofermoral luxation

Femurkopfresektion nach Osteotomie des großen Trochanter bei einem Pony mit chronischer Hüftgelenksluxation

van den Boom R, Rijkenhuizen A B M, Meij B P

DOI: 10.21836/PEM20030302
Year: 2003
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
Pages: 246-252

This report describes coxofemoral luxation in a mini-Shetland mare treated by femoral head resection following osteotomy of the greater trochanter. This technique provides excellent exposure of the coxofemoral joint and reattachment of the trochanter did not lead to complications. The pony made a good recovery and was able to walk and trot at pasture. Femoral head resection is a realistic treatment option to resolve lameness in small horse breeds with chronic coxofemoral luxation. Early surgical intervention is advocated to prevent extended periods of non-weightbearing lameness which may lead to complications in the contralateral limb.