Shamis L D, Auer J
J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1985 Apr 15;186(8):802-4.
Complete ulnas and fibulas were found in a 10-month-old Welsh Pony examined because of severe flexural deformity, with carpal and tarsal valgus deformities, in all limbs. Presence of these normally vestigial structures is considered a form of atavism. At one week of age, periosteal transection was performed for the angular deformity, resulting in no improvement. When performing this procedure, the authors recommend transection of these vestigial structures if present.
在一匹10个月大的威尔士矮种马身上发现了完整的尺骨和腓骨,这匹马因严重的弯曲畸形接受检查,其四肢均有腕关节和跗关节外翻畸形。这些通常退化的结构的存在被认为是一种返祖现象。在1周龄时,对角度畸形进行了骨膜横断术,但没有改善。在进行这个手术时,作者建议如果存在这些退化结构则进行横断。