title: Excision arthroplasty of the interphalangeal joint as an alternative to digit amputation in two dogs.
abstract: Excision arthroplasty of the interphalangeal joint was used as an alternative to digit amputation for comminuted fractures of the phalangeal bones in two dogs. Both patients had return of pain-free use of the affected limb, even though both weight-bearing digits were involved in one case. This type of surgery might prove to be superior to the more invasive digit amputation, salvaging the digits and providing a better functional outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine and Clinical Biology of Small Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Gent, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: de Rooster
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Risselada
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: van Bree
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000662:veterinary*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D017102:Fracture Healing; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing