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  • The study aimed to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes and complications of the Humeral Intracondylar Repair System (HIRS) used for treating humeral intracondylar fissures (HIF) and humeral condylar fractures (HCF) in dogs.
  • Data was gathered from clinical records and owner questionnaires, including the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) instrument, focusing on complications and reported outcomes.
  • Results showed successful long-term recovery for most dogs, with 36 out of 37 achieving full limb function, and a median LOAD score indicating low levels of osteoarthritis symptoms, reinforcing the efficacy of HIRS for these conditions in dogs.

Article Abstract

Objective: To document long-term client-reported clinical outcomes and complications for the Humeral Intracondylar Repair System (HIRS) for treatment of humeral intracondylar fissures (HIF) and humeral condylar fractures (HCF) in dogs.

Method: Data collection involved the review of clinical records and analysis of an owner questionnaire regarding complication occurrence and client-reported outcome. The "Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs" (LOAD) instrument was incorporated into the questionnaire.

Results: Twenty-six cases of HIF and 14 cases of HCF were included in the study, with follow-up times of over 12 months (range 13-97 months). Thirty-seven out of 40 cases reached long-term follow up: 25 out of 26 HIF cases, 11 out of 11 lateral condylar fracture cases and one out of three dicondylar fracture cases. Two cases of HIF suffered a gradual return of lameness in the long term; both dogs had concomitant medial coronoid disease. No other complications were reported in the long term. Excluding cases with concurrent issues affecting exercise, the median LOAD score at follow-up was 4 and 5 (out of 52) for HIF and HCF cases, respectively. At long-term follow-up, 36 out of 37 cases were reported to have regained "full function of the limb."

Clinical Significance: The results of this study, together with previously reported short and medium-term outcomes, support the use of HIRS for management of humeral intracondylar fissures and humeral condylar fractures.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10793381PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1296940DOI Listing

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