Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1992; 05(04): 176-178
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633106
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Displacement of a Functional Femoral Pseudoarthrosis in a Dog

D. J. Jevens
1   Department of Small Animal Clinieal Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
,
Gretchen L. Flo
1   Department of Small Animal Clinieal Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
,
R. L. Stickle
1   Department of Small Animal Clinieal Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA
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Received for publication 09 March 1992

Publication Date:
06 February 2018 (online)

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A mature mixed breed dog was evaluated for acute onset of non-weight-bearing lameness involving the right hind limb. The dog had, reportedly, walked normally for the previous three years. A diagnosis of acute displacement of a functional femoral pseudoarthrosis was made. The pseudoarthrosis was stabilized using a dynamic compression bone plate and an autogenous cancellous bone graft. The dog was walking normally five months after the operation.