Surgical reconstruction of ectrodactyly deformity in four dogs

J. F. Innes; W. M. McKee; R. A. S. Mitchell; B. D. X. Lascelles; K. A. Johnson

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1632699

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Table of Contents

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2001; 14(04): 201-209
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632699

Clinical Communication

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Surgical reconstruction of ectrodactyly deformity in four dogs

J. F. Innes

¹Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, U.K.

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W. M. McKee

²Willows Referral Service, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, U.K

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R. A. S. Mitchell

¹Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, U.K.

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B. D. X. Lascelles

¹Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, U.K.

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K. A. Johnson

¹Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, U.K.

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Abstract

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.

Keywords

Ectrodactyly - distraction osteogenesis - carpal arthrod esis - dog

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