Treatment of pelvic fractures with SOP (string of pearls) plate in cats and dogs

This study focuses on the surgical treatment of pelvic bone fractures in dogs and cats with String of Pearls (SOP) locking plate. Pelvis lesions are one of the most common surgical problems in dogs and cats. Various sources state that the proportion of pelvic fractures among all fractures ancountered in cats and dogs ranges from 9,5% to 30%. These fractures are usually caused by traumatic events such as car accidents. It is also stated that pelvic fractures may occur due to falls from height, trauma or pathological causes. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of String of Pearls locking plates used fort he surgical treatment of pelvic fractures in dogs and cats brought to the clinics of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Veterinary Faculty, Department of Surgery. By demonstrating the advantages of these plates over other treatment options, it is aimed to maket he use of these plates more widespread in veterinary orthopedic surgery.