Corrective Osteotomy for Pes Varus in the Dachshund |
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| Authors: | STUART G JOHNSON DVM MS DONALD A HULSE DVM DiplomateACVS THOMAS E VANGUNDY DVM MS DiplomateACVS RONALD W GREEN DVM MS DiplomateACVR |
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| Institution: | Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Texas A & M University, College Station. |
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| Abstract: | Five dachshunds were treated for a distal varus deformity of one tibia. Angulations of 20 degrees to 30 degrees resulted from shortening of the medial tibial length with the maximum curvature at the distal metaphysis. Comparison with the contralateral limbs was required to determine the amount of correction necessary for functional and cosmetic results. Open wedge osteotomies stabilized with a modified type II external fixator resulted in correction of the deformities, early return of limb function, and healing of the osteotomies. |
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