Partial carpal arthrodesis for a case of ectrodactyly in a 10-month-old Samoyed

Authors: Moses PA, Tipler AE
Publication: Australian Veterinary Practitioner, Volume 49, Issue 2, pp 36-39, Jun 2019
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

Animal type: Dog
Subject Terms: Animal remedies/veterinary medicines, Clinical examination, Congenital disease, Limb - fore, Surgery
Article class: Clinical Report

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Abstract:

CASE REPORT: A 10-month-old Samoyed weighing 17.3 kg with grade 4/5 lameness attributable to an ectrodactyly congenital deformity of the right forelimb underwent surgical correction. A partial carpal arthrodesis was performed with a castless Orthomed© partial carpal arthrodesis plate. This is the first report in the veterinary literature of this implant being used to reconstruct an ectrodactyly malformation. Partial carpal arthrodesis reduced pain and lameness in the patient. Mild lameness for 12–24 h was noted after vigorous exercise.

CONCLUSIONS: Ectrodactyly can be successfully managed with a partial carpal arthrodesis. The use of a castless Orthomed partial carpal arthrodesis plate may have advantages over standard carpal arthrodesis plates for this condition.

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