Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2008; 21(01): 64-68
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-07-04-0040
Clinical Communication
Schattauer GmbH

Treatment with rhBMP-2 of extreme radial bone atrophy secondary to fracture management in an Italian Greyhound

F. Bernard
1   Surgery Unit, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
,
R. Furneaux
1   Surgery Unit, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
,
C. Adrega Da Silva
2   Clinique Veterinain, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
,
J.-F. Bardet
2   Clinique Veterinain, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
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Publication History

Received 24 April 2007

Accepted 10 May 2007

Publication Date:
17 December 2017 (online)

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Summary

rhBMP-2 solution on a collagen sponge was placed along the diaphysis of an atrophicradius, which had a history of recurring fractures. Two months after rhBMP-2 treatment, new mineralized bone was present, which significantly increased the diameter of the radius and allowed the removal of the external skeletal fixator (ESF). Due to carpo-metacarpal joint compromise, a pancarpal arthrodesis was performed seven months later. At follow-up evaluation two years later the dog was only very mildly lame.