Medycyna Wet. 65 (3), 205-207, 2009
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| Zbigniew Adamiak, Zdzisław Peczyński, Marek Jałyński, Adam Piórek |
| Arthrodesis of the metacarpophalangeal joint in a pony – a case report |
| Arthrodesis it is a salvage surgical procedure for eliminating motion in an osteoarthritically-changed joint by providing a bony fusion. The aim of the presented study is to share a clinical experience of the treatment of end-stage degenerative joint disease of the metacarpophalangeal joint in a pony. In the described case rigid joint stabilization was achieved with a dynamic compression plate (DCP) and 4.5 mm cortical screws. The above mentioned plate and screws were optimal and useful for the management and complete fusion of the treated metacarpophalangeal joint. |
| Keywords: arthrodesis, pony, dynamic compression plate, degenerative joint disease. |