Arthrodesis of metatarsophalangeal joints in a dog.
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.
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge 70803-8422.
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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*