Surgical Correction of Carpal Valgus Deformity with Transphyseal Staple in a Goat Kid

ALTUNDAĞ Y., GÜNAY E., ÖZSOY S.

ACTA VETERINARIA EURASIA, vol.49, no.1, pp.58-61, 2023 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 49 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/actavet.2023.21085
  • Journal Name: ACTA VETERINARIA EURASIA
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.58-61
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A 25-day-old goat kid was presented for the treatment of lameness in the right forelimb. During the clinical examination, swelling, pain, and valgus were detected in the carpal joint. Radiography demonstrated a 14 degrees carpal valgus centered around the radiocarpal joint. Surgical treatment was chosen as valgus was moderate. A transphyseal staple was placed in the medial distal radius. After 3 months, the implant was removed with the valgus corrected; later, no complications were seen.