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Acute limb shortening and modified pantarsal arthrodesis for the treatment of a highly comminuted distal tibial articular fracture in a dog

  • Bruno Santos (Section of Small Animal Clinical Studies, University College Dublin) ;
  • Ines Gordo (Section of Small Animal Clinical Studies, University College Dublin) ;
  • Ronan Mullins (Section of Small Animal Clinical Studies, University College Dublin)
  • Received : 2022.10.16
  • Accepted : 2023.01.02
  • Published : 2023.03.31
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Abstract

A three-year-old female spayed Lurcher was referred for the treatment of a highly comminuted distal tibial articular fracture. Resection of the area of comminution with a transverse osteotomy of the tibial diaphysis and talar ridges was performed, followed by modified pantarsal arthrodesis and a calcaneotibial screw. The treatment resulted in 7 cm of tibial shortening, equating to a 28% reduction in the total tibial length. Radiographic union of the arthrodesis was successful. Fair use of the pelvic limb was documented long-term. Combined acute limb shortening and modified pantarsal arthrodesis resulted in an acceptable outcome and could be considered in cases of highly comminuted distal tibial fractures.

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