Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Common juvenile forelimb diseases in dogs and their outcomes
By Kieves, Nina R·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2021·The Ohio State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Juvenile Disease Processes Affecting the Forelimb in Canines.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A young dog can experience several growth-related issues that affect its front legs, including conditions like hypertrophic osteodystrophy and panosteitis. These problems often resolve on their own, but in severe cases, they can lead to serious complications, such as limb deformities. If a retained cartilaginous core disrupts bone growth, it may require surgery to correct any resulting deformities. Most dogs with these conditions have a good long-term outlook, but monitoring and veterinary care are essential to ensure they grow up healthy.
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Abstract
Several juvenile diseases affect the canine forelimb. The most common are hypertrophic osteodystrophy, panosteitis, and retained cartilaginous core. Panosteitis and hypertrophic osteodystrophy tend to be self-limiting, with a good long-term prognosis, although severe cases can develop. These diseases may recur during growth. Severe cases of hypertrophic osteodystrophy can lead to angular limb deformities and may even be fatal. Retained cartilaginous cores can be benign with no evidence of clinical signs and be found incidentally on radiographs. However, if they disrupt the distal ulnar physis, angular limb deformities may persist requiring surgical intervention with a corrective osteotomy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33558013/