Antebrachial deformities in the dog: Treatment with external fixation |
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| Authors: | S M Fox J C Bray S R Guerin H M Burbridge |
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| Institution: | *Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand;Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Cambridge University, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB8 0ES |
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| 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. |
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