Surgical Ectrodactyly Repair Using Limb-lengthening and Bone Tissue Engineering Techniques in a Toy Dog Breed

Lee, Mun-Ik; Kwak, Hyung Woo; Kim, Jun-Hyung; Shin, Hyeok-Soo; Woo, Heung‐Myong; Kang, Byung‐Jae

doi:10.21873/invivo.11843

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“…In case n.2 and 4, a diagnosis of ectrodactyly was performed, according to clinical cases of limb malformations previously described [ 9 , 25 ]. In both cases, radiography permitted detection of the absence or hypoplasia of phalangeal bones, metacarpal bones, carpal bones and the hard tissues fusion or separation [ 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 ].…”

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Four Unusual Cases of Congenital Forelimb Malformations in Dogs

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Rapisarda

Cicero

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Four dogs were presented with thoracic limb deformity. After clinical and radiographic examinations, a diagnosis of congenital malformations was performed for each of them. In one case, a deformity involving both the radial and ulnar side of the distal limb was observed. Based on clinical and radiological evaluations, a diagnosis of postaxial terminal longitudinal ulnar hemimelia was performed. The term ectrodactyly was used to refer different malformations characterized by skin and soft tissue separation of the distal forelimb observed in two dogs. Simple complete uncomplicated syndactyly of the right forelimb, and complex incomplete uncomplicated syndactyly of the left forelimb were diagnosed in the fourth case. To the authors’ knowledge, ectrodactyly and simple complete uncomplicated syndactyly are very uncommon anomalies in companion animals and have been rarely documented. Moreover, postaxial terminal longitudinal ulnar hemimelia has still not been reported in dogs.

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Four Unusual Cases of Congenital Forelimb Malformations in Dogs

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“…We decided not to remove the rudimentary part of the metacarpal bone of the third toe in order to limit soft tissue trauma. To accelerate the process of synostosis in this case, the use of a corticocancellous bone graft, as described in a previous study [ 20 , 21 ], would have been beneficial. However, due to the extensive resection of the abundant tissue and bone and fixation under compression, rapid healing was expected.…”

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“…In dogs, conservative or surgical management is described [ 19 ]. The primary goals are to prevent disease progression and to improve quality of life [ 8 , 20 ]. In the case of surgical management, the primary goal is to achieve metacarpal synostosis and restore limb function [ 5 , 8 ].…”

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Ectrodactyly with Polydactyly in a Dog—Case Description and Description of Surgical Therapy with Resection and Fusion Podoplasty

Wehrenpfennig,

Schmierer

2024

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Objective: To describe a rare congenital deformity of the phalanges and the surgical details and outcome in a dog with ectrodactyly combined with polydactyly. Study design: Single case report. Animal: A 3.5-month-old male intact mixed breed dog with forelimb lameness and paw malformations. Methods: Surgery was performed on a dog with a congenital limb deformity consisting of resection of the extra bone and soft tissue structure to prevent further subluxation of the remaining metacarpals. Stabilisation consisted of a cortical screw in compression and a K wire across the proximal metacarpals. Results: Postoperative radiographs showed adequate implant positioning and good reduction of the proximal metacarpal row. At six weeks, the dog showed improvement in limb function and weight bearing. Major complications occurred at twelve weeks, and revision surgery with implant removal was required. At six months, the dog showed near normal range of motion and no lameness. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance: The decision to perform surgery on a dog with limb deformity resulted in an almost physiological gait, and the dog showed no abnormalities in daily life. This report adds to the literature on congenital limb deformities by describing the combination of ectrodactyly and polydactylism in a canine species, including the surgical approach and outcome. However, the optimal management of this heterogeneous condition is currently unclear.

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