Transcutaneous Tibial Implants: A Surgical Procedure for Restoring Ambulation After Amputation of the Distal Aspect of the Tibia in a Dog

Abstract

Transcutaneous tibial implants offer a potentially viable treatment option for restoring ambulation after amputation of the distal aspect of the tibiae in the dog.

Yabani Bir Kızıl Geyikte (Cervus elaphus) Parsiyel Ön Bacak Amputasyonu ve Protez Bacak Uygulaması

“…The microbial environment in the stump-socket is unnatural and can be detrimental to healthy tissues. Common stump prostheses problems include poor fit, pressure necrosis, pain, ulceration 11,12,14 . The complications reported by Kelmer 12 were not seen in this case.…”

“…The exoskeletal prosthesis are broadly called the socket-type devices. Prosthetic covers consist of foam shaped by the prosthetist to look like the missing limb 11 . Our prosthesis was an exoskeletal type (socket-type) and enclosed by a lifelike (hair) protective covering and the deer seemed to be well tolerated.…”

“…Attachable prosthetic devices have been used in different animal speices including horse, cattle, dog with variable success [11][12][13] . But to the authors' knowledge this is the first report of prosthesis fitting in a deer in Turkey.…”

“…Osseointegration is a new method of attaching the artificial limb through the dermis into the bone 11,14 .…”

“…Prosthetic covers consist of foam shaped by the prosthetist to look like the missing limb. Attachable prosthetic devices have been used in different animal speices including horse, cattle, dog with variable success [10][11][12][13] .…”