Antebrachial deformities in the dog: treatment with external fixation

J Small Anim Pract. 1995 Jul;36(7):315-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1995.tb02936.x.

Abstract

The results of 12 dogs with antebrachial deformity treated by ulnar ostectomy, radial osteotomy and external skeletal fixation are presented. Postoperative complications were seen in only one dog; a delayed union requiring placement of autogenous cancellous bone graft at a second surgery to achieve healing. Postoperatively, owners reported limb function was good in almost all cases, although they were less pleased with the cosmetic appearance.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dogs / abnormalities*
  • External Fixators / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Forelimb / abnormalities*
  • Forelimb / pathology
  • Forelimb / surgery
  • Male
  • Osteotomy / veterinary