Case Study

RAD – normal skeletal structures of 5th digit and surrounding structures subject to self trauma by a 6 year old MN Saint Bernard dog

This 6 year old MN Saint Bernard dog presented with a 2-week history of acute licking of digit 5 of left front paw, limping on this paw. No trauma history.

Physical Exam: BCS 5/9. digit 5 red with moist dermatitis over nail/skin interface with some swelling of tissue. Toenail is intact. 2 week later on recheck toenail is discolored, with severe trauma of toe by patient with skin abraded and missing in some places. No discharge, minimal visible swelling externally.

This 6 year old MN Saint Bernard dog presented with a 2-week history of acute licking of digit 5 of left front paw, limping on this paw. No trauma history.

Image Interpretation

Rads of left front limb – No abnormalities of the fifth digit are identified. There are mild degenerative changes
of the second, fourth, and fifth metacarpal–phalangeal joints. The remaining included
skeletal structures are normal.