Dorsal
                    3D
                    ‐printed plate stabilisation of atlantoaxial instability associated with atlanto‐occipital overlap in three dogs

M. Guichard; F. Sager

doi:10.1111/jsap.70069

journal article Dec 26, 2025

Dorsal 3D ‐printed plate stabilisation of atlantoaxial instability associated with atlanto‐occipital overlap in three dogs

M. Guichard

F. Sager

Journal of Small Animal Practice Vol. 67 No. 4 pp. 368-372 · Wiley

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Abstract

Atlantoaxial instability is a common condition in toy breed dogs, sometimes associated with occipital dysplasia. Surgical stabilisation is challenging due to the small bone size and proximity to the spinal cord. This case report describes three dogs treated with a custom 3D‐printed dorsal plate for atlantoaxial instability, considering the presence of atlanto‐occipital overlap. Each patient underwent pre‐ and postoperative computed tomography, and follow‐up was obtained via telephone for the surviving dogs. The use of a dorsal 3D‐printed plate appears to offer a feasible and clinically acceptable option for managing atlantoaxial instability associated with atlanto‐occipital overlap, with generally favourable short‐term outcomes.

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Published: Dec 26, 2025
Vol/Issue: 67(4)
Pages: 368-372
License: View

Authors

M

M. Guichard

Clinique vétérinaire AniCura Zebrasoma Strasbourg France

F

F. Sager

Clinique vétérinaire AniCura Zebrasoma Strasbourg France

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M. Guichard, F. Sager (2025). Dorsal 3D ‐printed plate stabilisation of atlantoaxial instability associated with atlanto‐occipital overlap in three dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 67(4), 368-372. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70069

Dorsal 3D ‐printed plate stabilisation of atlantoaxial instability associated with atlanto‐occipital overlap in three dogs

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