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A New Technique for Subtotal (Cranial Wedge) Ostectomy in the Treatment of Impinging/ Overriding Spinous Processes: Description of Technique, and Outcome of 25 Cases

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Jacklin B.D.,
Minshall G. and
Wright I.
In: BEVA - Annual Congress - Manchester, 2013 by British Equine Veterinary Association
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SEP 14, 2013
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Aims: To demonstrate that subtotal (cranial wedge) ostectomy represents an effective treatment for overriding spinous processes (SPs), with short surgery time, fewer complications, maintains the contour of the spine, and produces a functionally and cosmetically better outcome than previously reported techniques.

Methods: A new technique is described and records were retrieved for 25 cases which had undergone the procedure at Newmarket Equine Hospital between 2009 and 2011. Case records were evaluated for anamnesis, clinical findings, and details of surgical and post operative management. Outcome of surgery was assessed by telephone questionnaire with owners, relating to both functional and cosmetic outcome of surgery. [...]

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Jacklin , B. D., Minshall, G. and Wright, I. (2013) “A New Technique for Subtotal (Cranial Wedge) Ostectomy in the Treatment of Impinging/ Overriding Spinous Processes: Description of Technique, and Outcome of 25 Cases”, BEVA - Annual Congress - Manchester, 2013. Available at: https://www.ivis.org/library/beva/beva-annual-congress-manchester-2013/a-new-technique-for-subtotal-cranial-wedge-ostectomy-treatment-of-impinging/overriding-spinous (Accessed: 11 October 2024).

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