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Ventrodorsal radiograph of the dog 2 years after cemented total hip replacement (left hip); radiopaque cement mantle surrounding the femoral and acetabular component is visible.
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F1
No changes were found in the ventrodorsal x-ray examination of the hip's joint compared to the examination made the year before (Figure 1).
Lateral radiograph with stem fracture in the midshaft:visible only in the lateral view. There is a dislocation in the middle part of the stem with a gap between the cuff cement and the stem, with mild periosteal reaction.
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F2
It was well visible only on the lateral view as a step in the middle part of the stem (Figure 2).
Ventrodorsal radiographs after reimplantation. Proper positioning and orientation of the stem and proper mantle cement are visible. Two cerclage wires were used to stabilize the bone window fragment.
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F3
The positioning of the implant was correct, and the bone fragment cerclage wires appeared stable (Figure 3).
Lateral radiograph 6 months after reimplantation. Proper positioning of the stem and periosteal reaction is visible.
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F4
Radiography was repeated at 8 weeks and at 6 months (Figure 4) post-operatively and recommended yearly.