Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix elbow joint and bone deformity in a puppy dog
By Kim J et al.·2020·Department of Veterinary Surgery, South Korea·View original on Europe PMC →
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Original publication title: Single oblique osteotomy for correction of congenital radial head luxation with concurrent complex angular limb deformity in a dog: a case report.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old Shih Tzu was brought in with a dislocated elbow and a complex issue with the bone structure in its front leg. The veterinarian performed a special surgery using a 3D-printed guide to correct the bone alignment and stabilize the elbow joint. After three weeks of wearing a supportive device, the dog showed significant improvement in how it moved, and follow-up X-rays confirmed that the bone was healing well. This surgical approach helped fix the dog's elbow and maintain the length of the bone, leading to a better quality of life for the puppy.
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Abstract
A 5-month old Shih Tzu was diagnosed with congenital elbow luxation and uniapical complex angular deformity of the radius. Single radial oblique and dynamic ulnar osteotomies were performed, using patient-specific 3D-printed osteotomy guide. External skeletal fixation was maintained for three weeks to prevent re-luxation of elbow joint. Three months after the surgery, objective gait analysis indicated markedly improved limb function. In addition, radiograph showed improved congruity of elbow joint and appropriate bone healing. In dogs with congenital radial head luxation and concurrent complex angular deformity, a single oblique osteotomy might be a viable option to preserve bone length and correct the luxation of elbow joint.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/32735099