Endoprosthesis (EN) in frontlimb-sparing surgery for distal tumors in the dog: Preliminary results
2012
Venzin, C. | Grundmann, S. | Montavon, P. M., Universitaet Zuerich, Zuerich (Switzerland). Klinik fuer Kleintiermedizin
In veterinary medicine, limb-sparing techniques are most implemented when the uninvolved limbs are affected by other orthopaedic or neurological disorders, in large breeds or when the owner declines amputation. This report describes the surgical technique used for implantation of an endoprosthesis following tumour resection in the distal radius in 3 dogs using both standard and angle-stable plates. Endoprosthesis offers an easy and readily available surgical alternative to cortical allografts. Despite post-operative complications, this technique resulted in a good quality of life in all 3 dogs.
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