18/09/2025
At S.A.S. we strive to perform advanced cutting edge precise surgical procedures like this 10 months old Dachshund today which had growth deformity called Pes Varus in its left hind tarsus, caused by unequal growth of the distal tibial growth plates, causing the foot to turn inwards and thus limping on that limb.
A 3D image was created based on a CT scan, which enabled accurate planning of the optimal osteotomy line (with the professional help of Bill at Vet3D Ltd). Then based on this, a pre-op and post-op bine model was 3D printed, as well as custom jig used intra-operatively to guide the saw angle for accurate results. The distal segment is quite small and Dachshund bones are quite contoured as well, and therefore two metal custom bone plates were also 3D printed, as otherwise it would be veru difficult to contour a plate to the bone shape, and would also risk entering the joint space. The 3D planning and custom plates also ensure that the screws from the two plates don't hit each other, which is especially tricky in the distal small fragment.
At the end, synthetic bone graft granules (N2 UK ltd) were used to fill the opening wedge gap, and this can be seen quite well on the craniocaudal xray view.
Great case, am sure Dachi is gonna do well!
