Sereda Colin W, Lewis Daniel D, Radasch Robert M, Bruce Charles W, Kirkby Kristin A
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA.
Can Vet J. 2009 Jul;50(7):723-32.
The radiographic and clinical results from 17 dogs (18 limbs) in which hybrid linear-circular external fixators (HLCEF) were used for the correction of antebrachial growth deformities (AGD) are described, retrospectively. Wedge ostectomy and the application of a type IA or IB HLCEF were performed in all cases. Pre- and postoperative AGD measurements, complications, time to staged destabilization and/or fixator removal, cosmesis, and limb function were evaluated. Complications included wire and/or pin tract inflammation (11 limbs) and radial fracture (2 limbs). All dogs had improved function and appearance after surgery. Limb function was assessed as excellent in 13 cases and good in 4 cases. Limb appearance was assessed as excellent in 12 cases and good in 5 cases. This case series substantiates the utility of HLCEF for the correction of AGD in dogs.
回顾性描述了17只犬(18个肢体)使用混合式线性-环形外固定器(HLCEF)矫正前臂生长畸形(AGD)的影像学和临床结果。所有病例均行楔形截骨术并应用IA型或IB型HLCEF。评估术前和术后的AGD测量值、并发症、分期拆除固定装置和/或去除固定器的时间、美容效果和肢体功能。并发症包括钢丝和/或针道炎症(11个肢体)和桡骨骨折(2个肢体)。所有犬术后功能和外观均有改善。肢体功能评估为优13例,良4例。肢体外观评估为优12例,良5例。该病例系列证实了HLCEF在矫正犬AGD方面的实用性。