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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1995; 08(02): 70-75
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632432
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Canine and Human Sesamoid Disease

A Review of Conditions Affecting the Palmar Metacarpal/Metatarsal Sesamoid Bones
M. A. Cake
1   From the School of Veterinary Studies, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
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R. A. Read
1   From the School of Veterinary Studies, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Australia
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Received for publication 15 November 1994

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10 February 2018 (online)

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Sesamoid disease is an important cause of lameness in young, large breed dogs, primarily Rottweilers. The patho genesis of the condition is unknown, although trauma does not appear to be the primary cause. Histological findings of bone necrosis suggest that vascular compromise may be involved. Canine sesamoid disease may therefore be related to idiopathic osteonecrosis of the human hallux sesamoids.

Keywords

Sesamoid disease - dog - osteonecrosis - hallux sesamoids
 

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