Distraction osteogenesis at the site of neutral wedge ostectomy for angular limb deformity in the hind limb in 2 young dogs.

Our objective was to report the use of distraction osteogenesis at the site of angular limb deformity correction using external skeletal fixation for treatment of 1 femoral and 1 tibial angular limb deformity in 2 large-breed puppies. Medical records were reviewed from 2 dogs (a 7-month-old intact male golden retriever and a 4-month-old intact female German shepherd mixed breed) diagnosed with angular limb deformities and truncation of a pelvic limb. Surgical treatment consisted of neutral wedge ostectomy and distraction osteogenesis at the site of bone deformity with an external skeletal fixator (ESF).

Mechanical analysis of suture attachment methods in toggle suture constructs.

Objective: To determine the effect of the method used to attach OrthoFiber #5 to a 1/8-in Securos toggle rod on the mechanical properties of the resulting construct.

Study Design: Prospective bench top mechanical analysis.

Sample Population: One hundred twenty-eight OrthoFiber #5-toggle rod suture constructs.