Relatório de estágio supervisionado curricular: Colocefalectomia para correção de fratura acetabular em cão.

Abstract

Acetabular fractures in small animals are commonly associated with blunt trauma, particularly vehicular accidents, and may occur alongside concurrent pelvic injuries. This study aims to report the case of a young female dog submitted to femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHNO) as a palliative approach for the treatment of a traumatic acetabular fracture. A non-spayed female dog, aged 1 year and 5 months and weighing 24.5 kg, was presented with lameness and absence of weight-bearing on the left hindlimb following a history of vehicular trauma. Physical examination revealed acceptable physiological parameters, pain upon hip manipulation, and healing cutaneous lesions. Hematological and biochemical analyses showed no significant abnormalities. Radiographic evaluation identified a left acetabular fracture associated with a pubic fracture, fragment displacement, and slight medial displacement of the femoral head. Considering the irreparability of the fracture and prioritizing pain relief and functional recovery, FHNO was elected. The surgical procedure was performed under general anesthesia combined with neuraxial anesthesia, without complications. Postoperative management included analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial therapy, along with rest and clinical follow-up recommendations. FHNO proved to be a viable alternative, promoting pain relief and a favorable functional prognosis, consistent with literature reports regarding its clinical predictability and applicability in selected cases.