Radiocarpal arthrodesis using bone graft for the management of radial paralysis in dogs: clinical and radiographic evaluation
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2006-06
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Abstract
A comparative study on radiocarpal arthrodesis using different
bone grafts was carried out in 18 animals. Autograft (cancellous
bone graft) and allograft (demineralized bone matrix) were used
in each group of 6 animals, and remaining 6 animals were kept
as control. Dynamic compression plating was done to provide
rigid fixation of the carpal joint. Clinical and radiographic
evaluations were carried out to compare the effectiveness of
arthrodesis. Radiographs revealed complete bridging of the
joint space in group I (autograft) and persistence of a radiolucent
line in group II (allograft) and no evidence of fusion in group
III (control) on 60th postoperative day. Arthrodesis of the
radiocarpal joint with rigid internal fixation using mini
dynamic compression plate and use of bone grafts produced
satisfactory results suggesting its suitability as a salvage
procedure for the treatment of radial paralysis.
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TNV_IJVS_2006_27(1)18-20
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Veterinary Science