Distal Extremities

Joint fusion and full weight-bearing obtained in a 3 month old cat after pantarsal arthrodesis using a transarticular external fixation system
Despite a challenging wound in a difficult anatomical location, digital pad flap transfer and NPWT proved successful in restoring long-term ambulation in an active large breed dog
The anatomy of the canine tarsus can be readily identified on MR imaging
The radius healed faster than tibia. Wearing frames with low or moderate stiffness, the absence of mechanical complications, a larger distraction distance, and a larger bone size accelerated bone consolidation.