Distraction osteogenesis using modified external fixation devices in five dogs.
Vet Surg
; 21(6): 480-7, 1992.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1455653
ABSTRACT
Distraction osteogenesis was used to treat five dogs with limb deformities or limb shortening. The affected bones underwent osteotomy, and modified external fixators were attached. Complications included pin loosening, implant breakage, and soft-tissue contracture. Adequate limb length was attained in all cases, but clinical results varied from poor to excellent. Two dogs were not lame after the procedure, two dogs had improved function but were still lame, and one dog had complications necessitating amputation.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bone Lengthening
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External Fixators
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Limb Deformities, Congenital
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Dogs
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Leg Length Inequality
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
Vet Surg
Year:
1992
Document type:
Article