J Vet Sci. 2007 Jun;8(2):201-203   
 

Bilateral Polydactyly in a foal

Bianca Carstanjen1,*, Marie Abitbol2, Christophe Desbois3

 

1Clinique Equine, 2UMR Génétique Moléculaire, 3Unité de Reproduction Animale, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, 7, avenue du Général de Gaulle, 94704 Maisons-Alfort Cedex, France
* carstanjen@t-online.de

 

The following case report describes the diagnosis and surgery of bilateral polydactyly of unknown origin in a colt. A 7-month-old Berber colt was referred for cosmetic and curative excision of supernumerary digits. Radiographic examination revealed bilateral polydactyly and welldeveloped first carpal bones. Surgery consisted of an osteotomy of both second metacarpal bones combined with an amputation of the supernumerary digits. The follow-up at 18 months after surgery revealed a sound horse with an excellent cosmetic outcome.