Arthrodesis tarsocrural or tarsometatarsal in 2 dogs using circular external skeletal fixator
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2006-09-01
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An external fixation technique, using a circular fixator, to obtain arthrodesis was evaluated in 2 dogs with infected open lesions and soft tissue damage. In both cases, articular cartilage was curetted, and devitalized bone and necrotic soft tissue were removed. No bone graft was used. The wounds were maintained open and the dogs received postoperative antibiotic therapy. The arthrodesis site was compressed progressively as needed. Infection was eradicated and bony union was obtained in both dogs. It was concluded that the use of a circular fixator is an effective method to achieve arthrodesis.
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antibiotic agent, bupivacaine, buprenorphine, carprofen, cefalexin, chlorpromazine, dimorf, enrofloxacin, halothane, halothano, ketoprofen, levomepromazine, levozine, lidocaine, morphine, neocaina, nitrofural, povidone iodine, thiopental, thiopentax, tranexamic acid, arthrodesis, articular cartilage, bandage, bone necrosis, bone transplantation, clinical feature, compression therapy, controlled study, curettage, dog disease, external fixator, female, fracture, hospital admission, joint dislocation, joint radiography, metatarsophalangeal joint, nonhuman, postoperative hemorrhage, postoperative infection, soft tissue infection, soft tissue injury, tarsal joint, tarsometatarsal joint, tissue necrosis, veterinary medicine, wound healing, Accidents, Traffic, Animals, Arthrodesis, Dogs, External Fixators, Female, Tarsal Joints, Treatment Outcome, Canis familiaris
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Canadian Veterinary Journal, v. 47, n. 9, p. 894-898, 2006.