Limb-sparing surgery using tantalum metal endoprosthesis in a dog with osteosarcoma of the distal radius.

Authors
MacDonald TL, Schiller TD.
Date
2010 May
Journal
Can Vet J
Volume
51
Number
5
Pages
497-500

A 5-year-old, male neutered, mixed breed dog was presented for left forelimb lameness and swelling over the left distal radius. A primary bone tumor of the distal radius was diagnosed and limb-sparing surgery of the left forelimb was performed using a tantalum metal-DCP endoprosthesis. Post-operative histopathology confirmed osteosarcoma.

Fracture Fixation and Implants
Oncology

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