Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endoprosthesis limb-sparing surgery for distal radius tumors in dogs
By Venzin, C et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2012·Clinic for Small Animal Surgery·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Endoprosthesis (EN) in frontlimb-sparing surgery for distal radial tumours in the dog: preliminary results.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three dogs with tumors in their front legs underwent surgery to remove the tumors and replace the affected bone with an endoprosthesis, which is a type of artificial bone. This approach was chosen to avoid amputation, especially since some of the dogs had other health issues. Although there were some complications after surgery, all three dogs ended up having a good quality of life afterward. This technique provides a viable option for dogs facing similar situations.
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Abstract
In veterinary medicine, limb-sparing techniques are most implemented when the uninvolved limbs are affected by other orthopaedic or neurological disorders, in large breeds or when the owner declines amputation. This report describes the surgical technique used for implantation of an endoprosthesis following tumour resection in the distal radius in 3 dogs using both standard and angle-stable plates. Endoprosthesis offers an easy and readily available surgical alternative to cortical allografts. Despite post-operative complications, this technique resulted in a good quality of life in all 3 dogs.
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