USE OF DOUBLE HOOK PLATES TO CORRECT BILATERAL TIBIAL DEFORMITY IN A BORZOI

A one-year-old male borzoi was presented with 17-degrees and 12-degree s lateral deformity to the left and right distal tibia respectively, w hich negated its intended use for show. Both limbs were straightened b y a varus wedge osteotomy technique. Rigid internal fixation was achie ved with a small amount of distal bone segment by the use of an A.O. d ouble hook plate. Six months following surgery, the dog showed normal rear limb conformation.