Doctors correct angular limb deformity in cow by closing wedge osteotomy procedure

Madurai Poly Clinic successfully treats misaligned cow forelimb, showcasing advanced veterinary orthopedic procedures for large animals.

 A 2.5-year-old cow which suffered from misalignment of forelimb (Metacarpal bone), developed during the healing process, was treated by the doctors at Madurai Poly Clinic and helped restore its original state.

As the cow fell and injured one of its legs about six months ago, the owner Sriram of Rajapalayam took the calf to a nearby veterinary clinic.  

Doctors there treated it and Plaster of Paris cast was applied on the left forelimb below knee joint to correct the fractured bone.

But, after three weeks, even after the cast was removed, the cow struggled to walk as the leg was found bending outwards. 

The cow was referred to a poly clinic at Tallakulam in Madurai. Doctors, during pre-operative assessment with the radiography results, learned that the fractured bone was on the healing process, but the callus formation at the site of injury led to misalignment of the bones, said C. Meril Raj, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon.  

The doctor added that callus formation was a common phenomenon observed during the healing process of any fractures.  

However, when the POP cast was tightly fixed and the injured part remained intact during the healing process, the callus formation could be avoided.