Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fusion podoplasty for the management of chronic pedal conditions in seven dogs and one cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Papazoglou, Lysimachos G et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences
Plain-English summary
In this study, eight pets, including seven dogs and one cat, had a surgical procedure called fusion podoplasty to treat various long-term foot problems. These issues included painful lumps between the toes, abnormal toe formations, and severe infections. After the surgery, most pets were able to walk normally, while a couple had some minor lameness. The pets were usually in the hospital for about five days and had bandages on for about two weeks. Overall, the surgery helped six of the pets fully recover, while two showed improvement, suggesting that fusion podoplasty can be a helpful option for treating serious foot conditions in dogs and cats.
Abstract
Eight animals underwent fusion podoplasties for the treatment of chronic interdigital furunculosis (n=3), ectrodactyly (n=1), digit abnormalities associated with tendonectomy (n=1), redundant indertigital skin (n=1), conformational deformity (n=1), and necrotizing fasciitis of the paw (n=1). Median duration of bandaging was 14 days, and median duration of hospitalization was 5 days. Four dogs had dehiscence, which occurred at a mean time of 11 days after surgery. Clinical abnormalities necessitating podoplasty resolved in six animals and improved in two. Six animals had normal ambulation and two dogs had slight weight-bearing lameness after a median follow-up time of 29 mo. Fusion podoplasty may be recommended as a salvage procedure for the treatment of various chronic pedal diseases in dogs and cats.
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