Cancellous Bone Graft Collection from the Tibia in Dogs |
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| Authors: | K A JOHNSON mvsc PhD facvsc |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Autologous cancellous bone was collected from the metaphysis of the proximal end of the tibia in 30 medium and large dogs. Access to the metaphyseal cancellous bone was gained by making a medial opening in the cortex with a 5.6, 7.9, or 10 mm bone trephine. Sufficient bone was obtained from this site for grafting in each case. Four dogs had bilateral carpal arthrodesis that necessitated graft collection from both tibias. Complications arising from graft collection included wound disruption 5 days postoperatively (3/34 graft sites) and incomplete fracture of the tibial cortex created during the surgical procedure (1/34 graft sites). Collection of autologous cancellous bone from this sita in mature, medium and large dogs was found to be a safe procedure with a low incidence of donor site morbidity. |
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