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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Bilateral calcaneal epiphysiolysis in a dog.

Journal:
Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T
Year:
2013
Authors:
Font, J et al.
Affiliation:
Hospital Veterinari Canis Girona · Spain
Species:
dog

Abstract

A case of bilateral calcaneal epiphysiolysis in a six-month-old female Dobermann Pinscher is described in this report. The absence of a traumatic event and the clinical, radiographic and histopathological abnormalities led us to the diagnosis of simultaneous bilateral epiphysiolysis of the calcaneus. A tension band and a type II transarticular external fixator were placed. The clinical signs were resolved only temporarily because of the gravity of the bone changes.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23460274/