title: Arthrodesis of metatarsophalangeal joints in a dog.
abstract: Chronic osteomyelitis and septic arthritis involving the 3rd and 4th metatarsophalangeal joints were diagnosed in a Doberman Pinscher. Arthrodesis of the 3rd and 4th metatarsophalangeal joints resulted in a subtle persistent gait abnormality, but limb function was preserved. Arthrodesis of metatarsophalangeal joints is an alternative to amputation, especially when main weight-bearing digits are involved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803-8422.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: van Ee
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Blass
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000662:veterinary*; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D006614:Hindlimb; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*