What is a successful outcome of juvenile pubic symphysiodesis surgery?
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“Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis surgery is more successful at an early age when a significant potential for growth remains, especially in puppies with high distraction indices. A successful outcome is one in which good femoral head coverage is achieved and hip joint laxity resolves, precluding the necessity for more invasive surgical intervention in the future.”
-William B. Henry Jr., DVM, DACVS
From Diagnosis, treatment of canine hip dysplasia
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