Bilateral calcaneal epiphysiolysis in a Dobermann puppy presenting for a unilateral femoral fracture

Abstract

AbstractA 9‐month‐old male entire Dobermann weighing 30 kg presented to our hospital for complications following previous fixation of a comminuted fracture of the proximal left femoral diaphysis. On presentation, the dog had a marked thickening of the calcaneus and hyperflexion of tarsi bilaterally; however, no discomfort was elicited on manipulation of the joint. Radiographs showed evidence of calcaneal epiphysiolysis. The femoral fracture was treated with revision surgery. The dog had an excellent recovery and the femoral fracture healed without further complications. Calcaneal epiphysiolysis is an infrequently reported orthopedic condition of growing dogs, affecting the physis of tuber calcis in the Dobermann and Rottweiler. There are very few reported cases of calcaneal epiphysiolysis in dogs, with none as yet being reported in the United Kingdom.