Canine and Human Sesamoid Disease

M. A. Cake; R. A. Read

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1632432

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Table of Contents

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1995; 08(02): 70-75
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632432

Review Article

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Canine and Human Sesamoid Disease

A Review of Conditions Affecting the Palmar Metacarpal/Metatarsal Sesamoid Bones

M. A. Cake

¹From the School of Veterinary Studies, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia

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R. A. Read

¹From the School of Veterinary Studies, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia

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Abstract

Sesamoid disease is an important cause of lameness in young, large breed dogs, primarily Rottweilers. The patho genesis of the condition is unknown, although trauma does not appear to be the primary cause. Histological findings of bone necrosis suggest that vascular compromise may be involved. Canine sesamoid disease may therefore be related to idiopathic osteonecrosis of the human hallux sesamoids.

Keywords

Sesamoid disease - dog - osteonecrosis - hallux sesamoids

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