Simini Boards Cast

Hip Luxation: Why It Fails (and How to Keep It In)

Simini Podcasts Season 1 Episode 34

In this BoardsCast episode, we tackle traumatic hip luxation — one of the most common orthopedic emergencies in small animals — and walk through why it fails, how to fix it, and when to call it quits.

You’ll learn:

  • What makes the coxofemoral joint stable — and what compromises it
  • Why craniodorsal luxation is the rule, not the exception
  • Pros and cons of closed reduction — and why it often fails
  • Surgical options: toggle pinning, capsulorrhaphy, prosthetic round ligament
  • When to give up on the native joint and opt for salvage
  • Tips for reducing recurrence, improving post-op stability, and managing owner expectations

Whether you're prepping for the boards or facing a fresh dislocation in clinic, this episode gives you the mechanical and clinical framework to treat hip luxation like a pro.

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