Small Breed Dog Hyoid Bone Removal

Overview of Small Breed Dog Hyoid Bone Removal

Larynx Trauma and Hyoid Bone Fracture after Bite Injury in ...

The dog was discharged after 8 days, re-examined at 2 and 6 months and laryngeal and pharyngeal function were evaluated as normal. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of a dog that presented with laryngeal trauma with hyoid bone fracture and acute dyspnea that underwent surgical treatment resulting in an acceptable outcome.

FHO surgery in dogs involves the removal of the femoral head, which is the ball of the hip joint, to relieve pain associated with certain hip conditions. By removing this portion of the femur, the body forms a "false joint" of scar tissue and muscle, allowing the dog to regain mobility without the discomfort caused by bone -on- bone contact.