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CC BY 4.0 · VCOT Open 2020; 03(01): e33-e39
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710503
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Congenital Ulnar Carpal Bone Luxation in a Miniature Donkey Treated by Pancarpal Arthrodesis

Mickaël Patrice Robert 
1   Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa
,
Yolandi Smit
1   Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa
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Publication History

11 December 2019

08 April 2020

Publication Date:
20 May 2020 (online)

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Abstract

An 18-month-old miniature donkey was presented for evaluation and treatment of a left carpal valgus present since birth. Clinical examination confirmed the severe and unstable carpal valgus. Radiographs and computed tomography revealed a caudally luxated ulnar carpal bone, malformation of the distal radial epiphysis, as well as a complete collapse of the lateral part of the radiocarpal joint. Outward rotation of the limb distal to the joint collapse was also visible. Surgical treatment was elected and a pancarpal arthrodesis performed using two short 3.5 mm locking compression plates. Ten months later, the donkey was pasture sound and radiographs showed complete fusion of the carpal joints.

Keywords

donkey - pancarpal arthrodesis - carpal bone luxation - congenital abnormality - locking compression plates

Ethical Considerations

The owner of the donkey gave written consent for the surgery to be performed and for inclusion in potential studies. The Research Ethics Committee of the University approved this case report (project REC179–19).


 

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