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KMID : 1094020180350010030
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2018 Volume.35 No. 1 p.30 ~ p.33
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Surgical Stabilization of a Craniocervical Junction Abnormality with Atlantoaxial Subluxation in a Dog
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Ha Jeong-Ho
Jung Chang-Su
Choi Seong-Jae
Jung Joo-Hyun
Woo Heung-Myong
Kang Byung-Jae
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Abstract
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A 7-month-old female Bichon Frise, displaying neck pain and ataxia, was diagnosed with craniocervical junction abonormality (CJA), along with atlantoaxial subluxation. Surgical fixation of the atlantoaxial subluxation was performed, using cortical screws and bone cement, along with an odontoidectomy. After surgery, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medication was prescribed for pain control, and a loose bandage was applied to the neck. Mild ambulatory tetraparesis remained 1 week after surgery. Three weeks after surgery, the range of neck motion was near normal, and clinical signs had improved. CJA should be considered as a differential diagnosis in dogs with cervical myelopathy. Surgical stabilization using cortical screws and bone cement through a ventral approach can be successful in dogs with CJA and atlantoaxial subluxation.
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KEYWORD
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atlantoaxial subluxation, craniocervical junction abnormality, dog
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