title: Premature closure of the distal radial physis in two dogs.
abstract: Premature closure of the distal radial physis was diagnosed in two dogs. In one dog, the premature closure was symmetric; in the other, it was asymmetric. Lameness, elbow subluxation, distended elbow joint capsule, forelimb muscle atrophy, and a shortened radius and ulna had developed in each dog. Carpal valgus and outward rotation of the paw had developed in the dog with asymmetric closure. Surgical treatment resulted in marked improvement of forelimb function in both dogs.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005552:Forelimb; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000662:veterinary; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius