Morphological and functional evaluation of a dog with dimelia.
Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol
; 19(4): 255-8, 2006.
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ABSTRACT
Weight bearing patterns were investigated on a young Cocker Spaniel with dimelia (mirror hand) of the left forelimb, using a pressure sensing walkway (PS walkway). The dog had two left forelimb paws, both originating from the carpus, with symmetrical duplication of metacarpal bones and phalanges. In addition, the left radial head was subluxated and asynchronous growth of the left radius and ulna was noted. The PS walkway demonstrated minimal weight-bearing of the extra (medial) paw and longer metacarpal pad contact of the affected limb. The radiographic changes and the weight-bearing pattern during gait suggested that more weight was loaded on the lateral paw of the affected limb. Treatment was not recommended because of the relatively good limb function and the absence of overt pain. This is the first reported case of canine dimelia and foot pressure patterns in a canine congenital musculoskeletal deformity.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Deformidades Congênitas dos Membros
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Doenças do Cão
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Membro Anterior
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
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ORTOPEDIA
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TRAUMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos