Changes in the Proximal Femur and Coxofemoral Joint Following Intramedullary Pinning of Diaphyseal Fractures in Young Dogs |
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| Authors: | ANTHONY P BLACK BVSc STEPHEN J WITHROW DVM |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Abstract: | We report radiographic changes and clinical results seen in the proximal femur and coxofemoral joint of 7 young dogs following intramedullary pinning. Changes seen radiographically included coxa valga, a small malformed femoral head, a short thin femoral neck, and coxofemoral subluxation. Epiphyseal trauma, ischemia, and mechanical impairment of normal femoral neck growth due to presence of the intramedullary pin are discussed as possible etiologic factors. |
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