Growth Deformity Assessment and Correction

Growth deformities can result in lameness, pain and they can predispose animals to osteoarthritis. Surgical correction of growth deformity is generally indicated in juveniles to avoid further deterioration of the deformity with growth.

angular limb deformity in a Bassett Hound straightened limb

abnormal orientation of the distal limb corrected deformity with circular fixator

1. Bilateral angular limb deformity in a Bassett Hound (top left). The radiographs show abnormal orientation of the distal limb and abnormal elbow articulation (bottom left). The deformity has been corrected with an Ilizarov circular external fixator (bottom right). The straightened limb (top right).

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2.Radiographs showing angular limb deformity of the tibia (left), pre-operative planning (middle) and post surgically straightened limb (right) stabilised with an intramedullary pin and a bone plate with screws.