Surgical correction of carpal valgus deformity in three alpacas.

摘要: Two alpaca crias and one 14-month-old were referred for treatment of bilateral carpal valgus. In cria, hemi-circumferential periosteal transection elevation combined with an ulna osteotomy was performed initially without success, however transphyseal bridging screws wires used successfully in both to straighten the limbs. As distal radial growth plates had closed alpaca, wedge ostectomies radius transfixation casts stabilise The ostectomy sites healed is ambulatory, although flexion significantly reduced. Until relationship between rate success hemicircumferential established, may provide a more reliable result valgus deformity open physes. Wedge application cast can be correct severe deformities alpacas