Impaired endochondral ossification in a skeletally immature dog: implications for femoral cleft formation and suspected incomplete femoral ossification

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patella luxation, femoral malformation, stifle, congenital, diagnostics, dog, imaging, skeletal

Abstract

Historically, knowledge regarding congenital skeletal malformations in canines is poor. The Nomina Embryologica Veterinaria does not currently list any dysmorphia related to distal femoral fusion, and there is a significant absence of comprehensive descriptions of congenital defects in the veterinary literature. This paper reports on the radiographic and computed tomography (CT) characteristics of a skeletal abnormality in a seven-month-old crossbreed dog that presented for chronic right pelvic limb lameness as a result of secondary developmental patella luxation. Successful resolution of the lameness was achieved through concurrent surgical correction of the patella luxation and distal femoral cleft.

Author Biographies

  • P Guy, Panorama Veterinary Clinic

    Panorama Veterinary Clinic, South Africa

  • C Le Roux, Vet Imaging Specialists

    Vet Imaging Specialists, South Africa

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Published

2024-03-13

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Case Report