Metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis in three dogs

Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis was done in each of three dogs with end-stage degenerative joint disease resulting from trauma and osteomyelitis (n = 2) and immune-mediated disease (n = 1). In two cases, MTP arthrodesis proved to be a useful method of eliminating pain and salvaging limb functi...

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Published in:	The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association Vol. 34; no. 2; p. 158
Main Authors:	Rochat, M C, Mann, F A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-1998
Subjects:	Animals Arthrodesis - methods Arthrodesis - veterinary Dog Diseases - diagnostic imaging Dog Diseases - surgery Dogs Female Joint Diseases - diagnostic imaging Joint Diseases - surgery Joint Diseases - veterinary Male Radiography
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Summary:	Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis was done in each of three dogs with end-stage degenerative joint disease resulting from trauma and osteomyelitis (n = 2) and immune-mediated disease (n = 1). In two cases, MTP arthrodesis proved to be a useful method of eliminating pain and salvaging limb function. In one case, concurrent injuries and obesity prevented full return to function. Arthrodesis was accomplished with autogenous cancellous bone grafts and bone plates (n = 2) and with transarticular K-wires (n = 1). External coaptation was a necessary adjunct to internal fixation in all cases.
ISSN:	0587-2871
DOI:	10.5326/15473317-34-2-158