Carpal valgus with elbow sub-luxation secondary to trauma and its surgical treatment in a Labrador dog
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2021-12
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Abstract
The alignment deformities of the canine radius are
common due to growth disturbances in forelimbs
(Fox, 1984). Asymmetric physeal closure of distal
radius can result in radial shortening, elbow
subluxation and carpal varus or valgus deformities
(Balfour et al., 2000). Premature closure of the distal
ulnar physis due to trauma is the most common cause
of radial growth deformation (O’Brien et al., 1971;
Balfour et al., 2000). The present case reports the distal
radius asymmetrical premature physeal closure with
subluxation of the elbow joint and its surgical
management by corrective osteotomy, and fixed with
T plate and intramedullary K-wiring of ulna.
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TNV_IJVS_2021_42(2)148-149
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Veterinary Science