Unilateral Angular Deformity of the Antebrachium and its Surgical Correction in a Dog

A two year old female Labrador was presented with angulation and deviation of right antebrachium at the carpal joint without significant lameness.The contra-lateral limb had a normal stance and the animal had no history of trauma. Medio-lateral radiograph confirmed significant curvature of distal part of antebrachium. Corrective osteotomy under general anesthesia followed by dynamic compression bone plating of the radius resulted in marked improvement in angulation of the affected limb. Complete weight in affected limb was achieved by 10^thpost operative day and the animal appeared comfortable with a near normal stance in both the limbs. Telephonic follow up till 2 months revealed no complications and the owner was completely satisfied with the surgical outcome.