T-plate for middle carpal and carpometacarpal arthrodesis in a dog

Smith, M.M.; Spagnola, J.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 199(2): 230-232

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 1890033
Document Number: 386962
Partial arthrodesis was performed for carpal hyperextension injury in a dog. T-plate application for middle carpal and carpometacarpal arthrodesis was associated with low patient morbidity and allowed normal pet activity without clinical lameness. Radiography revealed bony healing of arthrodesis-treated joints, reactive bone formation over the dorsal aspect of the plate, and periarticular osteophyte formation. A guarded prognosis is advised for degenerative joint disease that may lead to decreased range of motion of the antebrachiocarpal joint.

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