Stabilisation of scoliosis in two koi (Cyprinus carpio)

Two koi (Cyprinus carpio) from the same pond developed similar lesions of scoliosis. Radiographic examinations showed that their spines had become malaligned as a result of vertebral compression fractures involving T14 to T16. The vertebrae in both fish were stabilised with screws, k-wire and polyme...

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Published in:Veterinary record 2004-07, Vol.155 (4), p.115-119
Main Authors: Govett, P. D., Lewbart, G. A., Olby, N. J., Marcellin-Little, D. J., Rotstein, D. S., Reynolds, T. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bone Cements
Bone Screws - veterinary
Carps
case studies
Cyprinus carpio
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Fish Diseases - diagnosis
Fish Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Fish Diseases - pathology
Fish Diseases - surgery
Polymethyl Methacrylate - administration & dosage
scoliosis
Scoliosis - diagnosis
Scoliosis - surgery
Scoliosis - veterinary
surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Two koi (Cyprinus carpio) from the same pond developed similar lesions of scoliosis. Radiographic examinations showed that their spines had become malaligned as a result of vertebral compression fractures involving T14 to T16. The vertebrae in both fish were stabilised with screws, k-wire and polymethylmethacrylate. They both appeared to improve after surgery, but they began to decline and died within three months. A postmortem examination revealed multi-organ inflammation that was not associated with the surgical implants.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.155.4.115