The most common form of osteochondrosis in dogs is osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), which can cause
angular limb deformities in long bones, and cartilage damage in shoulders, elbows, knees and hocks.
Causes & Prevention of
Angular Limb Deformities in Dogs: Veterinarian reviewed information that explains the causes of dog Angular Limb Deformities, including how they may be prevented.
How
Angular Limb Deformities in dogs are diagnosed: Underlying conditions associated with Angular Limb Deformities may create complications, so your veterinarian is always the best resource to successfully diagnose this condition.
Identifying the symptoms and signs of
Angular Limb Deformities in dogs is the first step to knowing if your dog requires medical attention.
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He has a particular interest
in use of the circular external skeletal fixation for
angular limb deformities and fracture fixation, as well as reconstructive surgery and surgical oncology.
He enjoys all aspects of surgery, but has a strong passion for minimally invasive procedures and special interest
in oncologic and reconstructive surgery, fracture and joint repair,
angular limb deformities, and abdominal procedures including but not limited to biopsies, mass removals and gallbladder removals.
He has been fortunate to train with some of the pioneers and leaders of veterinary arthroscopy; minimally invasive fracture repair; total joint replacement; and
angular limb deformity, and he looks forward to bringing his talents and expertise
in these areas to the Tucson community.
An
angular limb deformity, also called premature closure of a growth plate, radius curvus or carpus valgus, is an abnormally shaped or crooked leg caused by stunted growth of one of the two long bones
in a dog's front leg.
Trauma to
limbs in puppies can be quite serious as any trauma to the growth plate of a bone may lead to a section of bone to stop growing (worse case scenario) which may cause pain or discomfort and
in some cases
angular deformity of the
limbs.