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Figure 25.11 Case example: an 8‐year‐old male neutered Chihuahua presented for a fracture/luxation of L1–L2. (A, B) Intraoperative photographs of the
Steinmann pin fitted around six spinous processes. Fixation cerclage wires have been placed through the base of the spinous processes (A) and are tightened
around the Steinmann pin (B). (C, D) Postoperative radiographs showing the spinal staple in place. Additionally, two small K‐wires have been placed tran­
sarticularly at L1–L2 to aid temporary reduction while the spinal staple was placed.