Radial wedge ostectomy and internal fixation to correct an acquired carpal varus deformity in a mature goat

Abstract A 5‐year‐old Anglo‐Nubian wether goat presented for evaluation of carpal varus deformity. Chronic disuse muscle atrophy and marked lameness developed in the affected limb. The associated physes appeared radiographically closed; however, the opposite limb also developed mild varus deviation at the carpus. Radial wedge ostectomy and double plating of the radius with narrow 4.5 mm locking compression plates surgically corrected the deformity and associated lameness. Physiotherapy was performed to increase muscle mass development following surgery. This report discusses and describes the surgical technique used to successfully correct severe carpal varus in an adult goat.