Canine-Orthopédique : A case of bilateral femoral metaphyseal osteopathy in a dog
Mexican Hairless Dog of 1 year presented for acute lameness without history of trauma. The patient is refered for femoral head resection.
Ventrodorsal projection of the pelvis and coxofemoral joints.
Ventrodorsal projection of the pelvis and coxofemoral joints.
A radiolucent linear tract is visible in between the femoral epiphysis and metaphysis. This abnormality is visible in both hips.
Bilateral femoral osteopathy. This syndrome is well-known in children and has been described in the veterinary literature in canine and feline species.
Vet Pathol 38:1 (2001)
J Small Anim Pract 45 (2004)
This syndrome corresponds to a dysplasia of the growth plate of unknown etiology.
Courtesy of Dr J. Seguela (Biarritz).
Bilateral femoral osteopathy. This syndrome is well-known in children and has been described in the veterinary literature in canine and feline species.
Vet Pathol 38:1 (2001)
J Small Anim Pract 45 (2004)
This syndrome corresponds to a dysplasia of the growth plate of unknown etiology.
Courtesy of Dr J. Seguela (Biarritz).
