CASE 36
 

SIGNALMENT: 1-year-old male Basset Hound  HISTORY: Progressively abnormal hindlimb gait with visible "bowing" of the hindlimbs. Owner stated this had been present since birth. The dog had some difficulty rising but was otherwise active.  DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral congenital varus deformity to the hindlimbs. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 Ventrodorsal view of the pelvis and stifles. Note the severe varus deformity present in each limb.

Figure 2 Immediate postoperative radiograph of the    tibial osteotomy.   ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Thank you to Dr. Greg Daubney, Edgewood  Veterinary Hospital, for this referral.  CASE ARCHIVES: Click on Case Archives to access a list of past case features.

TREATMENT: Corrective osteotomy of the tibia was suggested to attempt to alleviate the abnormalities noted especially in the stifle joints. The right tibia was operated first. (Figures 2 and 3) Figure 3 9 week postop radiograph just prior to KE removal. The bone is healed and has remodelled nicely.