Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Complications after radial bone surgery for growth plate closure
By Van Vechten, B J & Vasseur, P B·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Complications of middiaphyseal radial ostectomy performed for treatment of premature closure of the distal radial physis in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs with lameness after exercise were treated with a surgical procedure called middiaphyseal radial ostectomy due to a condition where their growth plates closed too early. Unfortunately, both dogs experienced several complications, including weakened bones, joint issues, and abnormal limb growth. These problems led to ongoing lameness and discomfort. The outcome was not ideal, as the surgeries did not resolve their symptoms or restore normal limb function.
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Abstract
Middiaphyseal radial ostectomy was performed in 2 dogs that had premature closure of their distal radial physes. Complications included disuse osteoporosis, carpal hyperextension of the affected and contralateral limbs, degenerative joint disease involving the cubital and carpal joints, synostosis of the radius to the ulna, premature closure of the distal portion of the ulna, and failure to achieve normal limb length. Both dogs were lame after exercise.
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