Limb alignment of pes valgus in a giant breed dog by plate-rod fixation

Summary

A 2-year-old, female, neutered Newfoundland presented with pelvic limb lameness due to a distal tibial valgus deformity. A left distal fibula ostectomy and disto-medial tibial cuneiform ostectomy were performed with reduction and stabilisation using plate-rod internal fixation. Following surgical correction of the deformity the dog regained good functional mobility of the limb.

Keywords

Pes valgus - plate-rod fixation - giant breed dog

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