Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2001; 14(04): 201-209
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632699
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Surgical reconstruction of ectrodactyly deformity in four dogs

J. F. Innes
1   Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, U.K.
,
W. M. McKee
2   Willows Referral Service, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, U.K
,
R. A. S. Mitchell
1   Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, U.K.
,
B. D. X. Lascelles
1   Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, U.K.
,
K. A. Johnson
1   Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, U.K.
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Radiographic studies for cases 2 and 4 were assisted by Mrs Jeanne Latham and Mrs Suzanne Roberts. Illustrations and photographs for cases 1, 2 and 4 were kindly prepared by the Photographic Unit, University of Bristol, Langford. The authors would like to thank Malcolm Adamson MRCVS and Martyn King MRCVS for referring two of these cases and assisting with post-operative care.
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09. Februar 2018 (online)

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Four immature dogs were presented with ectrodactyly. Two dogs were initially treated with distraction osteogenesis of a hypoplastic ulna and all had surgical correction of the cleft deformity. In each case proximal metacarpal apposition with or without carpal arthrodesis formed the basis of surgical treatment. Follow-up information was available for three cases and all showed improved limb function. Corrective surgery appears to be a viable alternative to amputation for treatment of ectrodacty1y.