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Surgical Correction of Angular and Torsional Metatarsal Deformity With Cylindrical Osteotomy and Locking Compression Plates in a Calf
Author(s) -
Schleining Jennifer A.,
Bergh Mary Sarah
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2014.12186.x
Subject(s) - medicine , osteotomy , deformity , surgery , weight bearing , radiography , torsion (gastropod) , orthodontics
Objective To report successful surgical correction of concurrent angular and torsional metatarsal deformities in a calf using a cylindrical osteotomy and locking compression plate (LCP) technology. Study Design Case report. Animals A 10‐week‐old composite bull calf. Methods Using Paley's principles of angular limb deformity correction, a cylindrical osteotomy was performed to concurrently correct varus deformity and external torsion of the metatarsus. The limb was aligned and stabilized using two 3.5 mm broad LCP with locking head screws. Results The calf was immediately weight bearing after surgery and did not experience any postoperative complications. Follow‐up radiographs 5 months postoperatively revealed complete osteotomy healing and remodeling. The limb was in good alignment, the calf was fully weight bearing, and client satisfaction was very high. Telephone follow‐up with the owner 16 months after surgery revealed continued full use of the operated limb and the bull was being used in a pasture breeding program. Conclusions Cylindrical osteotomy with LCP stabilization can provide a favorable outcome in angular and torsional metatarsal deformity correction in cattle.