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Corrective osteotomy for bilateral forelimb varus deformities in a working dog

Authors: Bray JP, Fox SM
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 41, Issue 1, pp 29-34, Mar 1993
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Skeletal/bone/cartilage, Fractures, Disease/defect, Locomotor, Surgery
Article class: Clinical Communication

Abstract: Bilateral varus antebrachial deformity in a 7-month-old working dog was surgically corrected. The deformity was a sequela to premature closure of the distal radial physes after trauma to the forelimbs. Treatment was by ulnectomy and oblique radial osteotomy. Stabilisation of the fractures was maintained by an external fixation device. The treatment was successful and the dog returned to work as a sheep dog.

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