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Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplantation in the Mouse
Published on: February 12, 2016
Limb-shortening limb salvage (LSLS) in a cat with metatarsal osteosarcoma
Matthew T Boylan1, Sarah E Boston1, Sarah Townsend1
1Surgical Oncology Department, 404 VCA Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital, 510 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket, Ontario (Boylan, Boston); Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA (Townsend); Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois, USA (Cavalcanti).
Abstract:
The objective of this report was to document a successful partial limb amputation surgery in a cat with metatarsal osteosarcoma (OSA) including the use of pad grafts from the amputated foot. Limb shortening of the hindlimb through a partial amputation resulted in excellent limb function and usage. The patient retained functional use of the limb after surgery, with no lameness. There was no evidence of metastasis or local recurrence seen 323 days post-surgery. Limb shortening partial amputation is a reasonable option and can result in excellent limb use after surgery despite a significant loss in limb length.
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