Distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis in seven cattle using the Acutrak Plus screw.
Vet Surg
; 38(5): 659-63, 2009 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To report a technique for arthrodesis of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) with two 6.5 mm Acutrak Plus (AP) compression screws from a solar approach and outcome in 7 cattle. STUDYDESIGN:
Case series. ANIMALS Cattle (n=7) with DIPJ arthritis.METHODS:
Retrieved data from medical records of cattle that had undergone DIPJ arthrodesis using 2 AP screws via a solar approach were signalment, history, clinical signs, preoperative blood work, preoperative radiographs, complications, postoperative radiographs, and postoperative lameness evaluation. Outcomes, assessed by owner interview 6-26 months after surgery, were classified as excellent, good, or poor.RESULTS:
Fusion of the DIPJ was evident by 6 months. All cattle returned to full function with minimal lameness and normal appearance to the distal aspect of the limb. Four thoracic limbs and 3 pelvic limbs were affected; 3 medial and 4 lateral claws. Complications included moderate lameness associated with implants (n=2) that resolved after screw removal. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Use of the AP screw system in cattle is an excellent option for DIPJ arthrodesis with minimal postoperative morbidity and excellent return to function.
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Assunto principal:
Artrodese
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Parafusos Ósseos
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Doenças dos Bovinos
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Artropatias
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Surg
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos