Excisional arthroplasty as a therapy for recurring osteoarthritis of canine phalangeal joints

Authors
Jauernig, S Spreng, D Schawalder, P
Citation
S. Jauernig et al., Excisional arthroplasty as a therapy for recurring osteoarthritis of canine phalangeal joints, SCHW A TIER, 141(10), 1999, pp. 461
Citations number
35
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
SCHWEIZER ARCHIV FUR TIERHEILKUNDE
ISSN journal
00367281 → ACNP
Volume
141
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-7281(199910)141:10<461:EAAATF>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Chronic osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint is predominantly ob served in working dogs. Surgical intervention is often required to maintain a functional limb. Excision arthroplasty represents a simple, relatively q uick and cosmetically esthetic alternative to arthrodesis, endoprothesis or amputation. In the present study, the technique of excision arthroplasty i s described and discussed as a treatment method for chronic osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint.