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- Angular Limb Deformities in Dogs
- Shortened limbs
- Bowing of bones
- Partial displacement of joint
- Bending or twisting of growing bone
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- Reduce or eliminate pain - To do this, the veterinarian will seek to restore the congruence of the joints through surgery. The shorter bone (that has been functioning as a bowstring) is often cut near the joint that is being impacted, which will let the bone bounce back.
- Resolve angular and rotational alignment issues - The deformed bones will be cut and realigned, allowing the contiguous joints to be aligned correctly. The bones are then held in the new position through plates-and-screws or external skeletal fixation.
- Prevent future deformities as bones continue to grow - If your dog is particularly young and has quite a bit more growing to do, portions of the bone may be removed in order to ensure that the bowstring effect does not happen again once surgical realignment has been completed.
- Treat shortening of the limb - Sometimes both bones in a pair will stop growing early. Spatial realignment can be conducted by using an external frame that will allow for daily adjustment and growth.
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