Disturbance in the growth of the tibia and femur in dogs.
The clinical and radiographic features associated with premature cessation of the growth of the tibia (four) and femur (eight) in 12 dogs are described. Surgical correction of the resultant deformity was possible in only a few cases. Trauma was thought to be the cause of the local growth plate disorder.
D000818:Animals; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000662:veterinary; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000601:surgery