Bilateral legg-calve-perthes disease in a dog Tiwari S.K.1, Kashyap Deepak Kumar2,*, Kalim M.O.3 1Dean cum Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Anjora, Durg-491001 (Chhattisgarh) 2Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Anjora, Durg-491001 (Chhattisgarh) 3Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Anjora, Durg-491001 (Chhattisgarh) *Corresponding author. E-mail: deepakkashyap31@gmail.com
Online published on 16 September, 2024. Abstract Bilateral Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD) is characterized by avascular necrosis of femoral head. An eight years old male dog was presented with signs of lameness since last two months. Physical evaluation revealed pain, inco-ordinated movement, limping of limbs and restricted stepping with other signs of lameness. Radiography showed degraded bony structure at joints, widening of the joint space of hip joint, radio opacity of femoral heads etc. On the basis of anamnesis, clinical findings and radiographic interpretation, the case was diagnosed as legg-calve-perthes disease (LCPD). Femoral head and neck osteotomy (FHNO) was performed under premedication with Xylazine and Ketamine used as general anesthetic. Post-operatively antibiotic, analgesic, antiseptic dressing of wound was undertaken. Physiotherapy was performed in form of massage as supportive treatment. The animal was completely fine and bearing weight on 62nd day as per owner confirmation in telephonic conversation. Top Keywords Dog, Femur, Legg-calve-perthes disease, Osteotomy. Top |