Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog treated for severe broken lower leg with bone shortening
By Santos, Bruno et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary science·2023·University College Dublin·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute limb shortening and modified pantarsal arthrodesis for the treatment of a highly comminuted distal tibial articular fracture in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female spayed Lurcher was brought in with a severe fracture in her lower leg that caused her leg to shorten. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the damaged bone and then fused the bones in her ankle to stabilize the area. After the surgery, the dog experienced a significant shortening of her leg, but the bones healed well, and she was able to use her leg fairly well in the long term. This approach to treating complex fractures in dogs can lead to good outcomes.
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Abstract
A three-year-old female spayed Lurcher was referred for the treatment of a highly comminuted distal tibial articular fracture. Resection of the area of comminution with a transverse osteotomy of the tibial diaphysis and talar ridges was performed, followed by modified pantarsal arthrodesis and a calcaneotibial screw. The treatment resulted in 7 cm of tibial shortening, equating to a 28% reduction in the total tibial length. Radiographic union of the arthrodesis was successful. Fair use of the pelvic limb was documented long-term. Combined acute limb shortening and modified pantarsal arthrodesis resulted in an acceptable outcome and could be considered in cases of highly comminuted distal tibial fractures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37012036/