title: [Excision arthroplasty as a therapy for recurring osteoarthritis of the toe joint of dogs].
abstract: Chronic osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint is predominantly observed in working dogs. Surgical intervention is often required to maintain a functional limb. Excision arthroplasty represents a simple, relatively quick and cosmetically esthetic alternative to arthrodesis, endoprosthesis or amputation. In the present study, the technique of excision arthroplasty is described and discussed as a treatment method for chronic osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Chirurgie, Klinik für Kleine Haustiere, Universität Bern.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jauernig
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spreng
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schawalder
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000662:veterinary; D012008:Recurrence; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*